Description
Potato balls deliver crispy, cheesy comfort straight from your kitchen to the dinner table. Golden and irresistible, these little bites make snack time or game night totally delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup chopped chives
- ¼ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
Binding and Coating Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- Salt
- Pepper
Cooking Ingredient:
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Warm your oven to precisely 400°F and layer a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Gather your cold mashed potatoes and combine 2 cups with ½ cup cheddar cheese, ¼ cup chives, ¼ cup crumbled bacon, and 1 beaten egg in a mixing bowl.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper, ensuring all ingredients blend smoothly.
- Shape the potato mixture into compact spheres, roughly the size of golf balls.
- Pour ½ cup breadcrumbs onto a plate and carefully roll each potato ball to create an even, crispy coating.
- Arrange the coated potato balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Lightly mist the potato balls with olive oil spray to enhance golden browning.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated 400°F oven and bake for 22 minutes until the exterior turns a deep golden color.
- Remove from the oven and let the potato balls rest for 3-4 minutes to stabilize their structure.
- Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy while warm and crisp.
Notes
- Use leftover mashed potatoes for a faster preparation and to reduce food waste.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, gouda, or pepper jack for unique flavor profiles.
- For a gluten-free version, swap breadcrumbs with crushed gluten-free crackers or almond flour.
- Add extra herbs like rosemary or thyme to boost the savory complexity of your potato balls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg