4 cups mashed potato (1 kg), leftover/cold - prepared to your liking
½ cup green onion (50 g), sliced
¾ cup cooked bacon (170 g), chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 eggs
cheddar cheese, block - cut into small cubes
1 cup flour (125 g)
1 cup bread crumbs (115 g)
oil, for frying
salt, to taste
Nutrition Info
Calories 792
Fat 14g
Carbs 132g
Fiber 7g
Sugar 7g
Protein 26g
How to Make It
1. Step
Cut cheddar cheese block into small cubes.
2. Step
Place cold mashed potatoes into a large mixing bowl. Add green onion, chopped bacon, garlic powder, black pepper, and 1 egg - mix well.
3. Step
With lightly floured hands - pick up a tablespoon sized ball of potato mixture and flatten into a small pancake. Place a cube of cheddar in the center and wrap the potato mixture around the cheese. Repeat.
4. Step
In three separate bowls, add flour, remaining egg (whisked) and breadcrumbs. Coat the potato ball in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Coat once more with egg and once more with bread crumbs. Set aside - store in fridge while you wait to fry.
5. Step
In a medium pan heat oil over medium/high heat (to approximately 350˚F (180˚C). Fry the potatoes in batches until browned on all sides.
6. Step
Transfer fried potato balls to paper towels to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with salt.
7. Step
Transfer to a baking tray and bake in a preheated oven for 5 minutes at 400˚F (200˚C).
