Give these mashed potato and stuffing balls a try for your next Thanksgiving feast. They are a fun way to serve your guests.
Use Thanksgiving Leftovers in a Recipe
While you can serve these little gems as a side dish for your Holiday meal, they are a great way to use up leftovers.
Prep Time30 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time40 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 30 minute meal, appetizer, holiday recipe, leftover side dish recipe, side dish, Thanksgiving recipe
Servings: 8servings about 16 balls
Calories: 366kcal
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1BoxStuffing MixCooked according to the package directions
2LargeRusset Potatoespeeled, cubed
1/2CupButter
1/3CupMilk
1TeaspoonGarlic Powder
Salt and Pepperto taste
Breading
2CupsBread Crumbs
1CupAll-purpose Flour
1CupButtermilk
1LargeEggslightly beaten
2CupsVegetable Oilfor frying, add more as needed
Instructions
Make the box stuffing according to the package directions, set aside. Leftover stuffing works great for this recipe.
Cook the potatoes and add butter, milk, garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste. Mash the potatoes just like you would for making your mashed potato side dish.
In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes with the stuffing mixture.
Shape the balls. Use a tablespoon scoop or tablespoon to form golf ball-sized balls.
Roll all the balls in flour. After shaping all the mashed potato balls, roll them in flour and then set it aside on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Pro Tip. This will help them have a crispier outside.
Once all the mashed potato balls have been rolled in flour, dredge each ball in slightly beaten eggs and then in the panko breadcrumbs.
In a skillet or cast iron pan, heat the oil to 350° Fahrenheit. While the oil is heating, set up the breading stating using separate containers for the flour, slightly beaten egg, and panko breadcrumbs.
Roll each ball into the flour, then the buttermilk mixture, and lastly in the bread crumbs.
Place about 8 -10 balls into the pan and fry until golden brown on all sides. This will take about 2 minutes per batch.
Remove and place on plate lined with paper towels.