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Cheesy Potato Balls
Cheesy Potato Balls
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Cheesy Potato Balls
Prep Time30 Minutes
Servings9
Cook Time10 Minutes
Calories290
Ingredients
1 (20 oz) pkg Simply Potatoes® Shredded Hash Browns
6 slices bacon, cooked and diced
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
2 eggs
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
vegetable oil, for frying
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1 (4 oz) block cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Directions
  1. Open the package of hash browns, and drain any liquid.
  1. Add the potatoes, bacon, mozzarella, parmesan, eggs, salt and pepper to a food processor. Pulse until potatoes are mashed and all ingredients are combined. 
  1. Heat oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  1. Spread the panko onto a plate.
  1. Form the potato mixture into 18 tablespoon-sized balls.
  1. Place a cube of cheddar in the center of each ball.
  1. Roll the balls in the panko, and place in the hot oil.
  1. Fry for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden on all sides.
Nutritional Information

Per Serving (2):

Calories: 290, Fat: 15 g (5 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 65 mg, Sodium: 570 mg, Carbohydrates: 25 g, Fiber: 2 g, Protein: 13 g.

30 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
9
Servings
290
Calories

Shop Ingredients

Makes 9 servings
1 (20 oz) pkg Simply Potatoes® Shredded Hash Browns
Simply Potatoes Hash Browns, Shredded
Simply Potatoes Hash Browns, Shredded - 20 Ounce
$3.39 was $3.79$0.17/oz
6 slices bacon, cooked and diced
Not Available
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Brookshire's Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Brookshire's Shredded Mozzarella Cheese - 16 Ounce
$4.99 was $5.49$0.31/oz
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
Brookshire's Finely Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Brookshire's Finely Shredded Parmesan Cheese - 6 Ounce
$2.99 was $3.79$0.50/oz
2 eggs
Brookshire's Extra Large Eggs
Brookshire's Extra Large Eggs - 18 Each
$4.89$0.27 each
1 tsp salt
Brookshire's Iodized Salt
Brookshire's Iodized Salt - 26 Ounce
$0.99$0.04/oz
1/2 tsp black pepper
Brookshire's Black Pepper, Ground
Brookshire's Black Pepper, Ground - 3.1 Ounce
$3.59 was $3.99$1.16/oz
vegetable oil, for frying
Not Available
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
Not Available
1 (4 oz) block cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Brookshire's Mild Cheddar Chunk Cheese
Brookshire's Mild Cheddar Chunk Cheese - 8 Ounce
$2.99 was $3.79$0.37/oz

Nutritional Information

Per Serving (2):

Calories: 290, Fat: 15 g (5 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 65 mg, Sodium: 570 mg, Carbohydrates: 25 g, Fiber: 2 g, Protein: 13 g.

Directions

  1. Open the package of hash browns, and drain any liquid.
  1. Add the potatoes, bacon, mozzarella, parmesan, eggs, salt and pepper to a food processor. Pulse until potatoes are mashed and all ingredients are combined. 
  1. Heat oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  1. Spread the panko onto a plate.
  1. Form the potato mixture into 18 tablespoon-sized balls.
  1. Place a cube of cheddar in the center of each ball.
  1. Roll the balls in the panko, and place in the hot oil.
  1. Fry for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden on all sides.