Loaded Mashed Potato Balls

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These Loaded Mashed Potato Balls are the perfect comfort food snack because they are crispy on the exterior and creamy on the inside. They’re a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes since they’re loaded with cheese and green onions. These potato balls are a popular with everyone and are ideal for game days, parties, or simply as a fun treat!

Ingredients

For the Potato Balls:

2 cups mashed potatoes (about 450g)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 100g)
2 green onions, finely chopped (about 15g)
¼ cup sour cream (about 60g)
½ teaspoon garlic powder (about 2g)
¼ teaspoon salt (about 1g)
¼ teaspoon black pepper (about 1g)

For Breading and Frying:

½ cup breadcrumbs (about 50g)
2 eggs, beaten (about 100g)
Vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions
Get the potato mixture ready.

Mashed potatoes, green onions, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper should all be combined in a large mixing basin. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.
Form the Potato Balls:

Roll out a tiny amount of the ingredients (about 1-2 teaspoons) into a ball.Continue until all of the potato balls have been created with the leftover ingredients.
Make the potato balls bread:

Prepare a breading station by setting out two shallow bowls, one for breadcrumbs and the other for beaten eggs. Make sure every potato ball is completely covered by dipping it into the beaten eggs. Continue this process for every potato ball.
Make the potato balls fried.

In a large skillet or frying pan, warm the vegetable oil over medium heat, about 350°F (175°C). For reliable frying, heat the oil to a depth of around two inches. Make sure the skillet isn’t packed too full by frying the potato balls in tiny batches. Each batch should be cooked for two to three minutes on each side, or until crispy and golden brown. Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried balls and transfer them to a dish covered with parchment paper.

Serve: Present the filled mashed potato balls hot, along with your preferred ketchup, ranch dressing, or sour cream dipping sauces.
In conclusion
The combination of crunchy, cheesy, and savory tastes in these loaded mashed potato balls makes them an appealing snack. They are ideal for every occasion, whether they are served as an appetizer or as a fun dessert. They’ll soon become a family favorite and are simple to personalize with various fillings.per towels to remove any excess oil.