If you have leftover mashed potatoes and you need something to do with them, this recipe for Crispy Fried Potato Balls will be your new best friend. This easy potato recipe is even more delicious than it sounds. Simply combine the leftover mashed potatoes with the toppings of your choice such as bacon, cheese, green onions, or garlic, and roll in an egg wash. Then, roll the potato balls in a mixture of panko breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Finally, fry the mashed potato balls in a deep fryer filled with hot oil and enjoy. These are so delicious that you might even start making mashed potatoes just to make these Crispy Fried Potato Balls.
Yields20 potato balls
Preparation Time10 min
Cooking Time10 min
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nataliegrace
Jun 10, 2016
These sound delicious! Normally I just pan-fry leftover mashed potatoes with butter, but I'll have to try this recipe.

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