Mashed Potato Balls Recipe
Gooey on the inside, crunchy on the outside, these cheese stuffed mashed potato balls are an amazing side dish or appetizer!
Ingredients
For mashed potatoes:
- 4 medium potatoes
- 2 Tbsp salted butter
- ¼ cup milk more if needed
- ½ tsp salt or to taste
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 egg yolk
Filling & Topping:
- 6 ounces cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup salted butter melted
- ¾ cup seasoned bread crumbs
Instructions
- Peel and cube potatoes. Boil in salted water till tender. Drain and mash with 1/2 tsp salt (more or less), butter, milk, and pepper. Cool slightly and add egg yolk. (They should be fairly stiff.) Let cool slightly.
- Cut cheese into 1" cubes. Place melted butter in a shallow bowl, and bread crumbs in another shallow bowl.
- Shape about 1/4 cup of mashed potatoes around each cheese cube. Roll in melted butter, then crumbs.
- Place each potato ball in a greased muffin cup. Bake at 425° for about 15-20 minutes or till golden brown. Potatoes should be crunchy on the outside, the cheese should be melted on the inside.
Notes
- Since potatoes are different sizes, you may end up with more or less potato balls.
- You can use leftover mashed potatoes instead of making them. You will need about 4 cups.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 133kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 228mgPotassium: 226mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 243IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 1mg
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