Fried Mashed Potato Balls with Bacon 5fix
Transform your leftover mashed potatoes into a delectable appetizer with these Fried Mashed Potato Balls with Bacon 5fix! Featuring a creamy blend of mashed potatoes, crumbled bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese, these golden bites are coated in a crispy breadcrumb crust for the ultimate texture contrast. This easy recipe is perfect for game day, holiday gatherings, or a fun snack, requiring just five steps to bring everything together. With a hint of seasoning and a quick fry to perfection, these savory potato balls are irresistibly crispy on the outside and bursting with cheesy, bacon-packed flavor on the inside. Serve them warm and watch them disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Mashed potatoes
- 1 cup Cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 Eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 4 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until evenly incorporated.
Scoop about 1 to 2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll it into a ball using your hands. Repeat until all the potato mixture is used.
Set up a dredging station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
Roll each potato ball in the flour, dip it in the beaten eggs, and then coat it thoroughly in breadcrumbs. Set the coated balls aside on a tray.
In a deep skillet or heavy-bottomed pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to ensure accurate temperature control.
Carefully drop a few potato balls into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the skillet. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried potato balls to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Repeat with the remaining potato balls until all are fried.
Serve warm, and enjoy your crispy fried mashed potato balls with bacon!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
10744 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1110.0 g | 1423% | |
| Saturated Fat | 200.7 g | 1004% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 795 mg | 265% | |
| Sodium | 9212 mg | 401% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.3 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.7 g | ||
| Protein | 159.5 g | 319% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 954 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 13.2 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 1644 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
