Crispy Fried Mashed Potato Balls

Crispy Fried Mashed Potato Balls are a comfort food appetizer or side dish made with mashed potatoes, filled with creamy potatoes, crispy bacon, cheese, chives, and plenty of seasoning. They’re the perfect way to use up leftover mashed potatoes and make a deliciously cheesy appetizer.

These loaded mashed potato balls make the ultimate appetizer or side dish! This recipe is perfect for all holiday gatherings. Any time I make these they fly off the table, and people can never stop raving about them.

Crispy Fried Mashed Potato Balls

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Crispy Fried Mashed Potato Balls are a comfort food appetizer or side dish made with mashed potatoes, filled with creamy potatoes, crispy bacon, cheese, chives, and plenty of seasoning. They’re the perfect way to use up leftover mashed potatoes and make a deliciously cheesy appetizer.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 c. leftover mashed potatoes
• 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2/3 c. shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp. thinly sliced chives
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 egg, beaten
• 1 1/3 c. panko bread crumbs
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

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