Description
Delicious crispy bites filled with creamy mashed potatoes and melted cheese, perfect for gatherings or as a comforting snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 beaten egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the creamy mashed potatoes, shredded cheese, bread crumbs, chopped green onions, beaten egg, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Form Bites: Use your hands to shape the mixture into small bite-sized balls.
- Heat the Oil: In a frying pan, heat enough oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry to Perfection: Place the potato balls into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain and Serve: Remove the bites using a slotted spoon and let them drain on paper towels. Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce.
Notes
Make-ahead advice: Shape the bites a few hours in advance and refrigerate until ready to fry. Customize with ingredients like bacon bits or spices to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg