Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups mashed potatoes (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your favorite)
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the mashed potatoes by boiling and mashing them with butter, salt, and pepper.
- Combine mashed potatoes, cheese, bacon, and green onions in a bowl.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized balls.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs; coat each ball in this order.
- Heat oil in a skillet and fry the balls until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with different types of cheese or add spices for extra flavor.
- These can be made ahead of time and frozen before frying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore