STUFFED MASHED POTATO BALLS
Stuffed
potato dumplings - these stuffed balls are crispy on the outside, soft and
cheesy on the inside. A real treat. And you don't have to be a cooking expert,
as this recipe is easy to make.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 slices turkey bacon diced
- 1 24 oz package of Simply Potatoes® Mashed Potatoes Any variety, I used Sour-cream and chive
- 1 cup Panko or italian bread crumbs
- 1 Block of Cheddar Cheese - Cut into small cubes
- Oil for frying
Instructions
First, heat
a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until brown and
crisp, about 5 minutes. Put aside.
Then, heat
the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat while you
form the balls.
Simply open
the mashed potatoes and drain the liquid that has settled. In a large bowl,
combine the mashed potatoes, grated cheese and cooked bacon.
With lightly
floured hands - take a scoop of spoonful of potato mixture and flatten it into
a small pancake. Place the Cheddar cube in the center and wrap the potato
mixture around the cheese. Repeat for the remaining balls.
Place the
flour, breadcrumbs and remaining egg in three separate bowls.
Coat the potato
ball with flour, then eggs, then breadcrumbs.
Fry the
potatoes in batches until crisp and golden on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
Transfer the fried potato dumplings to paper towels to drain the excess oil.
Serve alone or with marinara sauce.
Happy
Cooking Time.
