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Cheesy Potato Balls

Recipe - Frankston #713

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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

Open the package of hash browns, and drain any liquid.

Add the potatoes, bacon, mozzarella, parmesan, eggs, salt and pepper to a food processor. Pulse until potatoes are mashed and all ingredients are combined.

Heat oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Spread the panko onto a plate.

Form the potato mixture into 18 tablespoon-sized balls.

Place a cube of cheddar in the center of each ball.

Roll the balls in the panko, and place in the hot oil.

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

Servings

290

Calories

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Makes 9 servings

1 (20 oz) pkg Simply Potatoes® Shredded Hash Browns

Simply Potatoes Hash Browns, Shredded - 20 Ounce

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6 slices bacon, cooked and diced

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1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Brookshire's Shredded Mozzarella Cheese - 16 Ounce

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1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded

Brookshire's Finely Shredded Parmesan Cheese - 6 Ounce

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2 eggs

Brookshire's Extra Large Eggs - 18 Each

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1 tsp salt

Brookshire's Iodized Salt - 26 Ounce

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1/2 tsp black pepper

Brookshire's Black Pepper, Ground - 3.1 Ounce

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vegetable oil, for frying

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2 cups panko breadcrumbs

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1 (4 oz) block cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Brookshire's Mild Cheddar Chunk Cheese - 8 Ounce

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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

Open the package of hash browns, and drain any liquid.

Add the potatoes, bacon, mozzarella, parmesan, eggs, salt and pepper to a food processor. Pulse until potatoes are mashed and all ingredients are combined.

Heat oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Spread the panko onto a plate.

Form the potato mixture into 18 tablespoon-sized balls.

Place a cube of cheddar in the center of each ball.

Roll the balls in the panko, and place in the hot oil.

Fry for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden on all sides.