Loaded Mashed Potato Balls

Step 1

Combine the filling ingredients and mix well

Step 2

Prepare the breading stations with one bowl of flour, one bowl of beaten eggs and one bowl of panko bread crumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese

Step 3

Dust your hands with flour and use an ice cream scoop to measure the balls

Step 4

Pat them gently to form them into balls and roll them in the palm of your hands to get them perfectly round

Step 5

Immediately dust them with flour and set aside. Repeat until you have 24 flour-dusted balls

Step 6

Drop a ball into the egg mixture and use a spoon to flip it over until fully coated

Step 7

Lift the ball with the spoon and tilt the spoon at the edge of bowl to drain off any excess egg

Step 8

Drop it in the panko mixture and use another spoon to dredge it fully. Pat in any excess bread crumbs. Set aside and repeat with remaining balls

Step 9

Fry in batches in hot oil over medium high heat until golden brown on all sides, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels

Step 10

If baking, bake at 400 degrees F for 5-10 minutes or until browned

Step 11

Dish and serve hot