Fried Mashed Potato Balls - Lynn’s Recipes

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still providing flavor.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko crumbs

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko provides a lighter texture, while crushed crackers are often less expensive.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a plant-based binder.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: mozzarella

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

Whisk the eggs until frothy.

Measure out half a cup of breadcrumbs.

Take some mashed potatoes and form them into 1-inch balls.

Roll each ball in the whisked eggs, then drop it in the breadcrumbs.

Place the coated balls on a tray.

Freeze the balls for about 10 to 15 minutes.

Heat peanut oil in a deep skillet.

Fry the potato balls for 2 to 3 minutes on one side, then flip and continue cooking until golden brown.

Remove the fried balls onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Serve on a platter with ketchup.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens