PARTNER POST: Reinvent classic potato dishes to create a new holiday tradition. This year, forget the tried and true recipes and show off your cooking skills with a twist on an old favorite.
Crispy on the outside, these golden Parmesan and Garlic Potato Bites are a delicious update to traditional mashed potatoes.
By Mariah Mercurio
I love coming up with recipes to use up all my leftovers and this has to be my favorite one yet. We always have a ton of mashed potatoes left over after Christmas dinner so these Parmesan and Garlic Potato Bites are the perfect way to use them up. 
We have a big family so we celebrate all of Christmas week with lots of get togethers so that we can fit everyone in. I love that this recipe allows me to repurpose the traditional mashed potato dish.
I started with 2 cups of plain mashed potatoes and then added a couple pantry staples…an egg, some seasoning, a little bit of garlic and shallots, then rolled the potato balls in freshly grated parmesan cheese and Italian style bread crumbs. After a light pan fry in a little bit of canola oil, these little balls of golden goodness were ready. I am pretty sure they are going to be a new holiday tradition at our house.
For another great holiday tradition, try these Danish potatoes.
PrintParmesan and Garlic Potato Bites
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 30 bites 1x
Description
Crispy on the outside, these golden Parmesan and Garlic Potato Bites are a delicious update to traditional mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Mashed Potatoes
- 3 Tablespoons Shallots (minced)
- 2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 Egg slightly beaten
- 1/3 Cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- 2 Tablespoons Italian Parsley (finely chopped)
- 3/4 Cup Italian Style Breadcrumbs
- Canola Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, shallots, garlic cloves, egg, and Italian parsley. Shape into 1 inch balls.
- Refrigerate the potato balls for 30 minutes.
- Next, roll the potato balls in the parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs. Preheat a skillet with about 2 inches of oil on moderate heat.
- Fry potato balls on all sides, a few at a time, for 2 to 4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Serve immediately.
Notes
30 Minutes of Refrigeration time needed, included in prep time.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side
Looks yummy to me, and right now I’ve got a boatload of sweet potatoes leftover.
Looks like I’ll be adjusting the seasoning for this, add some cinnamon and cayenne pepper and give them a Moroccan flair.
omg amazing idea!
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