Crispy Mashed Potato Balls

Name: Crispy Mashed Potato Balls
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 43 min
Yield: 6 people
Cuisine: N/A
Ingredients: 4 cups leftover russet potatoes, cooked; ½ cup butter; 2 tablespoons Hidden Valley® Original Ranch Salad® Dressing & Seasoning Mix Shaker; 2 cups flour; 2 eggs; ¾ cup cheddar cheese; ¾ cup bread crumbs; ½ cup canola oil

Prep Time 25 min
Cook Time 18 min
Servings 6

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Ingredients (8)

leftover russet potatoes, cooked 4 cups
butter, melted ½ cup
flour 2 cups
eggs 2
shredded cheddar cheese ¾ cup
bread crumbs (or panko, either will work) ¾ cup
canola oil ½ cup
Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix Shaker

Hidden Valley^® Original Ranch^® Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix Shaker 2 tablespoons

For safe meat preparation, reference the USDA website.

Steps (4)

1

Mash together the potatoes, butter, 1 tablespoon of dressing mix, flour and eggs. Once smooth, mix in shredded cheddar.
2

Mix together the bread crumbs with the tablespoon of ranch dressing mix you reserved earlier.
3

Take small dollops of the potatoes (a tablespoon or a little less), and roll them into balls. Drop a few balls at a time into the crumb mix. Roll around to cover completely. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
4

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Carefully place balls into hot oil and flip until all sides are golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Tip: Mashed Potato Balls can also be baked. Simply place on parchment lined baking sheets, spray with cooking oil, and bake for 9-10 minutes in 400 F until golden and crispy.

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27 Reviews

4.9

85.2% would recommend this recipe

Rated 5 out of 5 by nsc97471 from Crispy Mashed Potato Balls This recipe is kind of like what my grandmother would make but she would do them as patties,I really like this recipe it so good and a way to use leftover mashed potato’s I also like making them in balls

Date published: 2024-04-07

Rated 5 out of 5 by Shadykat19 from New way to make potatoes Recipe of crispy mashed potato balls! They were delicious and I will definitely make them again for my family!

Date published: 2023-04-10