Ingredients | Wt (g) |
Hela Mashed Potato | 150 |
Water (Hot) | 500 |
Hela Garlic Powder | 2 tsp |
Hela Black Pepper | 2 tsp |
Bacon/Ham diced | 3 strips |
Cheddar Cheese shredded | 1 cup |
Eggs | 2 |
Panko Breadcrumbs | 1.5 cups |
For frying | |
Chives sliced (optional) | 2 tbsp |
Mushrooms Diced (optional) | 2/3 cup |
Instructions:
- Combine Mashed Potato Powder with hot water and stir to form mashed potato. If mashed potato is too thick, add more water to your preferred consistency.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes with cooked bacon, cheese, chives, or any other ingredients, season with garlic and black pepper. Stir until all ingredients are well-mixed.
- Place beaten eggs and Panko breadcrumbs in separate bowls. Using a small cookie scoop to scoop balls of mashed potato mixture. Roll into a ball with hands. Dredge the balls in the egg wash then dust generously with Panko breadcrumbs. Repeat until all the mashed potato mixtures is used up.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pot until 180C. Fry potato balls around 2-3 minutes until golden brown on all sides. Remove from oil and drain.
- Ready to serve.