Ingredients
- 3 cups mashed potatoes chilled
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/3 cup cooked bacon crumbled
- 1/4 cup chives chopped
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 1/4 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs beaten
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and chives.
- Scoop the mixture using an ice cream scoop and form into balls. In a separate bowl, mix together the Parmesan and panko; set aside.
- Roll each ball in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with panko mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F. Fry the potato balls in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
