Mashed Potato and Stuffing Balls
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.
Servings: 8 servings about 16 balls
Calories: 366kcal
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Kitchen Essentials
Cast Iron Skillet
Non-Stick Skillet 12 inch
Serving Plate
Soup Bowl
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Ingredients
- 1 Box Stuffing Mix Cooked according to the package directions
- 2 Large Russet Potatoes peeled, cubed
- 1/2 Cup Butter
- 1/3 Cup Milk
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Breading
- 2 Cups Bread Crumbs
- 1 Cup All-purpose Flour
- 1 Cup Buttermilk
- 1 Large Egg slightly beaten
- 2 Cups Vegetable Oil for frying, add more as needed
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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.
- Serve with gravy or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
This can be prepped in just a few minutes if using leftover mashed potatoes and stuffing!
Storage of Leftovers
Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To reheat with a crispy outside, bake at 350° Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.Nutrition
Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 249mg | Potassium: 535mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 4mg
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