Mashed Potato Balls

Name: Mashed Potato Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 cups cold leftover mashed potatoes; 1 large egg (lightly beaten); 1/4 cup real bacon bits; 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 tbsp Italian parsley leaves (chopped); 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs; oil (for deep frying)

Mashed Potato Balls - crispy fried mashed potato balls loaded with bacon and cheddar cheese. The best recipe to use up leftover mashed potatoes.

⏱ 20 min 🔨 Prep 15min 🔥 Cook 5min 📊 Easy 🍽 6 servings ⭐ 4.5 (53) 👁 6

Ingredients

6 servings

2 cups cold leftover mashed potatoes
1 large egg (lightly beaten)
1/4 cup real bacon bits
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tbsp Italian parsley leaves (chopped)
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
oil (for deep frying)

Instructions

Place the mashed potatoes in a large bowl and let them stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Stir in the egg, bacon bits, cheddar cheese, and chopped parsley.
Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
Shape the mixture into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls, rolling them in bread crumbs to ensure they are well coated. Place the potato balls in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes to help them retain their shape.
In a skillet, heat 1 inch (2.5 cm) of oil to 375°F (190°C). Fry the potato balls in batches, cooking them quickly. As soon as they turn light brown, remove them with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain. Serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving

Protein7g

Carbs23g

Fat5g

174kcal

7gProtein

23gCarbs

5gFat

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$560.00

Per Serving
$93.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$1120.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (86% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
cold leftover mashed potatoes	2 cups	$35.00
egg	1 large	$55.00
real bacon bits	0.25 cup	$78.00
shredded cheddar cheese	0.75 cup	$195.00
Italian parsley leaves	2 tbsp	$77.00
dry bread crumbs	0.5 cup	$120.00
oil	-	-