Ingredients

The following ingredients have 24 Servings
  • 3 cups chilled leftover mashed potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • 2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 strips crisp-cooked bacon, crumbled into 1/2-inch pieces (you can also use cubes of leftover ham!)
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten and divided
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
  • Salt, for sprinkling
  • Sour cream, for serving

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the mashed potatoes, green onion, cheese, bacon, 1 egg, flour, pepper, and garlic powder until combined.
  • Roll into balls roughly 1 1/2-inches in size. Place the beaten egg in a shallow pan. Place the panko in a shallow pan. Dip each potato ball in the egg then cover completely in bread crumbs. Place on a greased baking sheet and spray briefly with olive oil or nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until crisp on the outside. It may not brown very much but will still get crispy.
  • Serve alongside sour cream garnished with additional chopped green onions.