bite sized appetizer

These fried mashed potato balls can be made in 15 minutes and are loaded with crispy bacon, creamy potatoes, melty cheese, and spicy jalapenos, then coated with panko breadcrumbs and fried until crispy and golden brown. They’re the perfect way to use up leftover mashed potatoes and make a deliciously cheesy appetizer.

Fried Mashed Potato Balls With Bacon and Cheese

green onions (diced)

potatoes

colby jack cheese

jalapeno (diced)

bacon ((bacon bits work too!))

salt and pepper

eggs

panko bread crumbs

neutral oil

Place mashed potatoes in a bowl and combine with the scallions, cheddar cheese, jalapeno, bacon, and salt and pepper.

In a small bowl, whisk the 2 eggs. In a separate bowl, add the panko bread crumbs.

Roll the mashed potato mixture into ½-inch balls (a cookie scoop makes this easy), then roll the balls in the whisked egg, and then in the bowl of bread crumbs.

Heat oil on medium-high in a high-edge skillet or pot.

Add the potato balls, a few at a time, and fry them, turning every minute or so until all sides are golden brown. (Mine took about 4-5 minutes total)

Remove the balls with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined rimmed baking sheet.

Serve immediately with your choice of sauce (Ranch, sour cream, or spicy sriracha  mayo are all great options!)

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