Leftover Mashed Potato Balls Recipes

Steps:

• In a bowl, beat eggs. Add potatoes. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into potato mixture. , In a large saucepan or kettle, heat about 1 in. of oil to 375°. Drop mixture by heaping teaspoonfuls, four or five at a time, into hot oil. Fry 2-3 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Watch closely since they brown quickly. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Combine leftover mashed potatoes, leftover stuffing, one egg, and approximately 1/2 of the bread crumbs.
• This particular recipe yields 10 ping-pong-ball size stuffing balls, but you can change the recipe to whatever suits your family, and depends on the amount of leftovers you have. The consistency of the balls should be sticky, but not UBER sticky.
• Roll the balls in the remaining bread crumbs to coat evenly.
• Set aside until all the balls are ready.
• Heat oil in a pan; the oil should be half way up the ball in the pan, so use approximately 1/2 to 1 cup of oil, depending on the size and depth of your pot or pan.
• Fry for 2 or 3 minutes until golden all over, rolling around as needed.
• Let rest on paper towels until you are ready to serve.
• That's it; super simple and REALLY tasty.

Steps:

• Mix cold mashed potato with the beaten egg yolk.
• Mix in salt and pepper to taste.
• Shape mixture into 1 inch balls.
• Place the balls in a greased baking dish.
• Make a depression on the top of each, putting a little bit of butter in each depression.
• You do not have to use the whole stick of butter.
• Brown in a 400°F oven for 15 to 20 minutes.

Steps:

• Cut cheddar cheese block into small cubes.
• Place cold mashed potatoes into a large mixing bowl. Add green onion, chopped bacon, garlic powder, black pepper, and 1 egg - mix well.
• With lightly floured hands - pick up a tablespoon sized ball of potato mixture and flatten into a small pancake. Place a cube of cheddar in the center and wrap the potato mixture around the cheese. Repeat.
• In three separate bowls, add flour, remaining egg (whisked) and breadcrumbs. Coat the potato ball in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Coat once more with egg and once more with bread crumbs. Set aside - store in fridge while you wait to fry.
• In a medium pan heat oil over medium/high heat (to approximately 350˚F (180˚C). Fry the potatoes in batches until browned on all sides.
• Transfer fried potato balls to paper towels to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with salt.
• Transfer to a baking tray and bake in a preheated oven for 5 minutes at 400˚F (200˚C).
• Enjoy!