Post by Loupy on Sept 7, 2014 13:59:42 GMT -7
Loaded Cheesy Mashed Potato Balls
By Bev Cooks @ www.tablespoon.com/
There's so much goodness going on here, I might weep.
I don't even know where to start.
Should we talk about how cheesy they are? Or bacony? Or the fact that they are FRIED? I never fry anything. And when I do, I like it. Everything in moderation, including moderation, right? (Thanks, Julia Child.)
So you basically either start with leftover mashed potatoes, or a super quick pouch of Betty Crocker potatoes. And you make them, and add cheese, bacon, and chives. Roll them around in some Progresso panko, dip them in some hot oil for a nice golden crisp, and hallelujah! I'm gonna go eat leftovers real quick.
Ingredients:
1 pouch Betty Crocker roasted garlic mashed potatoes*
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup milk
3 slices bacon
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 large egg
2 tablespoons snipped chives
1 1/2 cup Progresso panko breadcrumbs
4 cups vegetable oil
Directions
1 Cook the Betty Crocker mashed potatoes according to package directions.*
You'll use the butter and milk for this.
Once the potatoes are made, let cool to room temperature.
2 Render your bacon until crispy.
Set aside on paper towels; crumble into bacon bits.
3 In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, cheese, egg, chives and bacon bits.
Mix until thoroughly combined.
Using your hands, roll mixture into 1-inch balls.
Toss in the panko until covered all over.
Set aside on a plate to rest 15 minutes.
4 Heat the oil in a large, wide pot.
Once hot enough, gently lower the balls into the hot oil, and fry until golden all over.
Continue in batches, and set aside on paper towels to drain.
5 Garnish with chives and serve immediately.
*Loupy's Note
I would use my own homemade garlic mashed potatoes. I do not usually use a packaged mix...especially for potatoes.
By Bev Cooks @ www.tablespoon.com/
There's so much goodness going on here, I might weep.
I don't even know where to start.
Should we talk about how cheesy they are? Or bacony? Or the fact that they are FRIED? I never fry anything. And when I do, I like it. Everything in moderation, including moderation, right? (Thanks, Julia Child.)
So you basically either start with leftover mashed potatoes, or a super quick pouch of Betty Crocker potatoes. And you make them, and add cheese, bacon, and chives. Roll them around in some Progresso panko, dip them in some hot oil for a nice golden crisp, and hallelujah! I'm gonna go eat leftovers real quick.
Ingredients:
1 pouch Betty Crocker roasted garlic mashed potatoes*
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup milk
3 slices bacon
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 large egg
2 tablespoons snipped chives
1 1/2 cup Progresso panko breadcrumbs
4 cups vegetable oil
Directions
1 Cook the Betty Crocker mashed potatoes according to package directions.*
You'll use the butter and milk for this.
Once the potatoes are made, let cool to room temperature.
2 Render your bacon until crispy.
Set aside on paper towels; crumble into bacon bits.
3 In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, cheese, egg, chives and bacon bits.
Mix until thoroughly combined.
Using your hands, roll mixture into 1-inch balls.
Toss in the panko until covered all over.
Set aside on a plate to rest 15 minutes.
4 Heat the oil in a large, wide pot.
Once hot enough, gently lower the balls into the hot oil, and fry until golden all over.
Continue in batches, and set aside on paper towels to drain.
5 Garnish with chives and serve immediately.
*Loupy's Note
I would use my own homemade garlic mashed potatoes. I do not usually use a packaged mix...especially for potatoes.
