Loaded Mashed Potato Balls filled with Cheddar Cheese and baked to perfection. 

The best thing about Thanksgiving is the leftovers, am I right?

I mean… in the Dominican Republic we call this “EL CALENTAO” which means heating the leftovers (LOL). I know right? That is one of my favorites things to do (Dominican and proud baby!) [Inserts Dominican flag emoji]

To be honest with you, I barely eat on Thanksgiving night. It may sound weird, but as much as I love food I get full easily, who would have thought?

I make sure I save some food for the next day, am I greedy? Yes, and that’s ok!

This Loaded Mashed Potato Balls is everything you need after an amazing Thanksgiving dinner.

Let’s go more in-depth because there is nothing I like more than Mashed Potatoes.

Are you ready for some storytime? Ok…here we go.

I posted this  Perfect Mashed Potatoes recipe about a year ago.

One of my first lessons in culinary school included exactly this: how to make perfect mashed potatoes, Oh man! Making mashed potatoes sounded like art to me back then, and still does. There’s nothing better than creamy and buttery mashed potatoes.

I kind of have a pet peeve when it comes to mashed potatoes and mangu (a traditional Dominican dish) If it is not properly seasoned (meaning it does not have enough salt) if it does not have enough butter, I DONT WANT IT, I REPEAT I DONT WANT IT. Thank you Next!

That being said, let’s talk about what you need to make these Loaded Mashed Potato Balls. 

Ingredients and the Method at a Glance:

Ingredients

•  Mashed Potatoes
• All-purpose flour
• Eggs
• Cheddar cheese 

For the breading 

• All-purpose flour
• Eggs 
• Breadcrumbs

The method at a glance

1. Preheat oven at 350 Fahrenheit.
2. In a large bowl, add mashed potatoes, all-purpose flour, and eggs. Mix well.
3. Using a spoon take some of the mashed potatoes flatten. Place a cube of cheddar cheese in the center and wrap the potato mixture around the cheese. Repeat.
4. In three separate bowls, add flour, eggs (whisked) and breadcrumbs.
5. Coat the potato ball in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
6. Place in a sheet pan and bake for about 25 minutes.

These Loaded Mashed Potato Balls are so creamy and delicious. 

Thanksgiving recipe ideas

As we know Thanksgiving is approaching and if you need some ideas, check this delicious Zucchini Lasagna

If you are still unsure what to do the day after Thanksgiving for breakfast/brunch, check this scrumptious Crustless Quiche

In summary, you need to try these Loaded Mashed Potato Balls, I promise you won’t regret it. 

God Bless You!

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Loaded Mashed Potato Balls

November 15, 2019

Servings: 8-10

Prep: 10 min

Cook: 25 min

Total: 35 min

Difficulty: Easy

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These Loaded Mashed Potato Balls is everything you need after Thanksgiving.

By: Luz Estrella

Ingredients

• 4 cups mashed potatoes
• 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 8 oz cheddar cheese cut in cubes
• 2 eggs
• For breading:
• All-purpose flour
• 2 eggs (whisked)
• Breadcrumbs

Directions

• Step 1 Preheat oven at 350 Fahrenheit.
• Step 2 In a large bowl, add mashed potatoes, all-purpose flour, and eggs. Mix well.
• Step 3 Using a spoon take some of the mashed potatoes flatten. Place a cube of cheddar cheese in the center and wrap the potato mixture around the cheese. Repeat.
• Step 4 In three separate bowls, add flour, eggs (whisked) and breadcrumbs.
• Step 5 Coat the potato ball in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
• Step 6 Place in a sheet pan and bake for about 25 minutes.