fried mashed potato balls

Name: Fried Mashed Potato Balls
Ingredients: - 2 cups cold mashed potatoes; - 1 egg, lightly beaten; - 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese; - 1/2 cup chopped green onions; - 1/4 cup real bacon bits (i make my own); - 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs; - oil for frying

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Donna Barre-Brown

Snow Lake, MB

Updated on Apr 11, 2013

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Ingredients

- 2 cups cold mashed potatoes
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup real bacon bits (i make my own)
- 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
- oil for frying

How To Make fried mashed potato balls

Step 1

Place mashed potatoes in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Stir in the egg, cheese, onions and bacon bits. Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in bread crumbs. Let stand for 15 minutes.

Step 2

In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry potato balls, a few at a time, for 2-1/2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
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