Crispy Mashed Potato Cheese Bites
Cheesy mashed potato bites, coated in breadcrumbs and fried to golden perfection for a savory snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 480 g mashed potatoes, preferably chilled leftovers
- 110 g cheddar cheese, shredded
- 25 g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 60 g all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 100 g breadcrumbs
- Olive oil, for shallow frying
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, blend mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, one beaten egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined.
- Shape the mixture into small balls, approximately 2.5 to 4 centimetres in diameter, ensuring consistent size for even frying.
- Place flour, additional beaten egg, and breadcrumbs into separate shallow bowls to arrange an efficient coating assembly line.
- Individually roll each potato ball in flour, dip into the beaten egg, and cover thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the coated bites in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning gently, until uniformly golden brown and crisp.
- Transfer crispy bites onto a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Immediately garnish with chopped parsley before serving warm.
Notes
For best results, use cold mashed potatoes to maintain firm structure during shaping and frying.
Nutrition
- Calories: 80
- Fat: 4.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 8.2 g
- Protein: 2.9 g