Leftover Mashed Potato Balls Recipes

LEFTOVER MASHED POTATO BALLS

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.

FRIED MASHED POTATO BALLS

Steps:

• Place mashed potatoes in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Stir in the egg, cheese, onions and bacon. Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in bread crumbs. Let stand for 15 minutes. , In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry potato balls, a few at a time, until golden brown, 2-1/2 to 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Serve warm.

MASH POTATO AND STUFFING BALLS

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.