How to Make Potato Balls

Potato balls make great and simple appetizers, a perfect treat for a dinner party or a lunchbox snack. These small-sized balls are easy to handle and are warm, crispy, and bacon flavored. They can also be dunk in ketchup for a tastier treat.

Makes: About 20 small balls

Ingredients

2 cups cold mashed potatoes
1 egg, lightly beaten
¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup chopped green onions
¼ cup bacon bits
½ cup dry bread crumbs
Oil for frying

Steps

1
Place the oil in a large pot and have it preheat to 375° Fahrenheit (190° Celsius).
2
Place the mashed potatoes in a large bowl and have it sit for about 30 minutes in room temperature.
3
Fold in the cheese, onions, egg, and bacon with a wooden spoon. Mix.
4
Roll the mixture into balls. Grab a tablespoon of the mashed potatoes and use your hands to roll them into small balls. Place the potato balls on a dish.
5
Roll the balls with breadcrumbs. Put the breadcrumbs on a plate and roll the balls on the plate to coat them with breadcrumbs.
6
Fry the potato balls. Drop the potato balls in the hot oil, only adding a couple at a time. Have the balls cook for about 3 minutes, until they are crispy and golden brown. Place them on a dish covered with a napkin.
7
Serve. Serve the potato balls immediately while they are warm with tomato ketchup or sour cream. Enjoy!

Community Q&A

Question

Where are the breadcrumbs placed in?

Community Answer

After you roll the mixture into balls, dust the balls with the breadcrumbs right before frying.

Warnings

Always add the egg to the potato mixture or the balls will fall apart when they cook

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Take caution not to fry the potato balls for too long or they will burn and blacken.

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