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Crispy, golden potato bombs filled with a savory beef-and-vegetable mixture for a quick, comforting meal.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cold mashed potatoes
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables such as corn or peas
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup flour for dredging

Equipment

  • skillet or baking sheet
  • mixing bowls
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

  1. Cook ground beef with diced onion until browned. Add vegetables, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in cheese and let cool.
  2. Flatten a scoop of cold mashed potatoes in your hand. Add a spoonful of filling and shape into a sealed ball.
  3. Roll each ball in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
  4. Pan-fry in oil until golden on all sides or bake at 400°F until crisp.

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 680mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g

Notes

Use chilled mashed potatoes for easier shaping and a crisp exterior.

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