Fried Mashed Potatoes

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 2 tbsp Chives
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 4 cups Mashed potatoes

• Refrigerated

  • 3 Eggs

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper, ground
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 Vegetable oil

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 1 cup Bread crumbs

• Dairy

  • 3 oz Cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

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Description

Ingredients

• 4 cups leftover mashed potatoes
• 3 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 2 T. chives, chopped
• 3 eggs
• ½ c. grated parmesan cheese
• ½ t. garlic powder
• ½ t. salt
• ¼ t. ground black pepper
• 1 c. bread crumbs
• 1 c. flour
• vegetable oil for frying

Directions

• Start heating a large, deep pot filled halfway with oil over medium heat until it reaches 350 degrees.
• While the oil is heating, mix together the mashed potatoes, cream cheese, chives, one egg, parmesan cheese, the garlic powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
• Roll into balls about the size of a golf ball and set on a board.
• In three bowls set out the bread crumbs, flour and the other 2 eggs, beaten with a tablespoon of water.
• Dip each mashed potato ball into the flour first, shaking off the excess, then into the beaten egg, letting the excess drip off, and then last into the bread crumbs.
• Once your oil reaches about 350 degrees, start frying the balls in batches, not overcrowding the pot as you fry.
• Fry for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and then remove to a paper towel lined board or plate.
• While still warm, top with extra parmesan cheese.