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Crispy Potato Balls

Crispy potato balls are golden bites of mashed potatoes mixed with parmesan, crispy bacon, and cornstarch, then fried to perfection.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon, balls, crispy, fried, potato
Servings: 20 balls

Ingredients

  • 3 yellow potatoes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp chopped paprika
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan
  • 3 tbsp corn starch
  • ½ cup bacon bits

Instructions

  • Peel your potatoes and cut them into cubes.
    3 yellow potatoes
  • Cook in boiling hot water for 10-15 minutes or until fully tender.
  • Mash them until smooth.
  • Season with remaining seasonings, parsley, parmesan, cornstarch, and bacon bits. Mix well.
    1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp onion powder, 2 tbsp chopped paprika, ¼ cup grated parmesan, 3 tbsp corn starch, ½ cup bacon bits
  • Roll the mashed potato mixture into your desired ball size. I like them about 1 inch in diameter.
  • Fry at 350F for 5-8 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Top with more parmesan, parsley, and bacon.