Description
Buffalo Mashed Potato Cheese Balls are a delightful blend of creamy mashed potatoes and tangy buffalo sauce, wrapped around gooey cheese. Perfect for game day or as a fun snack, these bites are sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
- Mashed Potatoes
- Buffalo Sauce
- Shredded Cheese
- Breadcrumbs
- Egg
- Green Onions
Instructions
- Prepare the Mashed Potatoes: If you’re using leftover mashed potatoes, make sure they’re at room temperature. If you’re making them fresh, boil your potatoes until tender, then mash them with butter, cream, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Mix in the Flavor: In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes with Buffalo sauce, shredded cheese, and chopped green onions. Adjust the amount of Buffalo sauce based on your spice preference. Mix until well combined.
- Form the Balls: Scoop a tablespoon of the potato mixture and roll it into a ball using your hands. Repeat until all the mixture is used up.
- Prepare for Breading: In one bowl, crack an egg and beat it. In another bowl, place your breadcrumbs. Dip each potato ball into the egg, allowing any excess to drip off, then roll it in the breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Fry or Bake: For frying, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the cheese balls until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes. If baking, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Once cooked, let them cool for a few minutes. Serve warm with extra Buffalo sauce and ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Chill the mixture for about 30 minutes before forming the balls for easier handling. You can prepare the cheese balls in advance and freeze them before cooking.