{"id":33494,"date":"2025-09-21T04:04:21","date_gmt":"2025-09-20T21:04:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/?p=33494"},"modified":"2025-09-21T04:04:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-20T21:04:21","slug":"fried-mashed-potato-balls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/fried-mashed-potato-balls\/","title":{"rendered":"Fried Mashed Potato Balls"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/fried-mashed-potato-balls\/2\/\"><strong>JUMP TO RECIPE<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fried-Mashed-Potato-Balls.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fried-Mashed-Potato-Balls.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fried-Mashed-Potato-Balls-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fried-Mashed-Potato-Balls-864x1536.jpg 864w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What could be better than transforming your leftover mashed potatoes into crispy, cheesy bacon balls bursting with flavor? These bite-sized treats capture all the deliciousness of loaded mashed potatoes but in a fun, snackable form. In just 25 minutes, you&#8217;ll have a delightful appetizer that&#8217;s perfect for shaking up your usual mashed potato routine or adding a playful twist to your holiday spread. Whether you&#8217;re looking to use up Thanksgiving leftovers or add some excitement to your meal, these crispy balls are a winner!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--WPRM Recipe 33496-->\n<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe\">\n\t<h2 class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-name\">Fried Mashed Potato Balls<\/h2>\n\t\t<p class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-summary\">\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-equipment\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-ingredients\">\n\t\t<ul><li>3 cups leftover mashed potatoes<\/li><li>3 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)<\/li><li>2\/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese<\/li><li>2 tablespoons thinly sliced chives<\/li><li>1\/2 teaspoon garlic powder<\/li><li>Kosher salt<\/li><li>Freshly ground black pepper<\/li><li>2 eggs (beaten)<\/li><li>1 1\/3 cups panko bread crumbs<\/li><li>Vegetable oil (for frying)<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-instructions\">\n\t\t<h4>**For Stovetop:**<\/h4><ol><li>In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes with cooked bacon, cheddar, chives, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.<\/li><li>Set up two shallow bowls, one with beaten eggs and the other with panko breadcrumbs.<\/li><li>Use a small scoop to form 1&#8243; to 2&#8243; balls of mashed potato mixture. Roll each ball in your hands, dip first in egg, then in panko, ensuring they&#8217;re fully coated.<\/li><li>Heat 3&#8243; of oil in a large cast iron skillet until it reaches 375\u00b0F. Fry the potato balls in batches until golden and crispy all over, about 2 to 3 minutes per batch.<\/li><li>Transfer the fried potato balls to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Season with additional salt while they&#8217;re still warm.<\/li><\/ol><h4>**For Air Fryer:**<\/h4><ol><li>Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels and crumble into a large bowl.<\/li><li>Combine crumbled bacon with mashed potatoes, cheddar, chives, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.<\/li><li>Set up two shallow bowls with beaten eggs and panko breadcrumbs.<\/li><li>Use a scoop to form potato balls, then coat them in egg and panko as described above.<\/li><li>Arrange the coated potato balls in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 375\u00b0F until the panko is golden brown, approximately 10 minutes.<\/li><li>Season with salt immediately before serving. Enjoy your crispy, cheesy bacon potato balls!<\/li><\/ol>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-notes\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta-course\">Appetizer<\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!--End WPRM Recipe-->\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<!--WPRM Recipe 33496-->\n<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe\">\n\t<h2 class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-name\">Fried Mashed Potato Balls<\/h2>\n\t\t<p class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-summary\">\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-equipment\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-ingredients\">\n\t\t<ul><li>3 cups leftover mashed potatoes<\/li><li>3 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)<\/li><li>2\/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese<\/li><li>2 tablespoons thinly sliced chives<\/li><li>1\/2 teaspoon garlic powder<\/li><li>Kosher salt<\/li><li>Freshly ground black pepper<\/li><li>2 eggs (beaten)<\/li><li>1 1\/3 cups panko bread crumbs<\/li><li>Vegetable oil (for frying)<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-instructions\">\n\t\t<h4>**For Stovetop:**<\/h4><ol><li>In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes with cooked bacon, cheddar, chives, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.<\/li><li>Set up two shallow bowls, one with beaten eggs and the other with panko breadcrumbs.<\/li><li>Use a small scoop to form 1&#8243; to 2&#8243; balls of mashed potato mixture. Roll each ball in your hands, dip first in egg, then in panko, ensuring they&#8217;re fully coated.<\/li><li>Heat 3&#8243; of oil in a large cast iron skillet until it reaches 375\u00b0F. Fry the potato balls in batches until golden and crispy all over, about 2 to 3 minutes per batch.<\/li><li>Transfer the fried potato balls to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Season with additional salt while they&#8217;re still warm.<\/li><\/ol><h4>**For Air Fryer:**<\/h4><ol><li>Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels and crumble into a large bowl.<\/li><li>Combine crumbled bacon with mashed potatoes, cheddar, chives, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.<\/li><li>Set up two shallow bowls with beaten eggs and panko breadcrumbs.<\/li><li>Use a scoop to form potato balls, then coat them in egg and panko as described above.<\/li><li>Arrange the coated potato balls in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 375\u00b0F until the panko is golden brown, approximately 10 minutes.<\/li><li>Season with salt immediately before serving. Enjoy your crispy, cheesy bacon potato balls!<\/li><\/ol>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-notes\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta-course\">Appetizer<\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!--End WPRM Recipe-->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What could be better than transforming your leftover mashed potatoes into crispy, cheesy bacon balls bursting with flavor? These bite-sized treats capture all the deliciousness of loaded mashed potatoes but in a fun, snackable form. 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