Description
These Garlic Potato Pops are a delightful appetizer or snack featuring creamy mashed potatoes combined with flavorful garlic, cheddar cheese, and green onions, shaped into crispy, golden-brown bites. Perfect for parties or as a tasty treat!
Ingredients
Scale
Mashed Potatoes:
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (preferably chilled)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plus more for coating)
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Toothpicks or skewers for serving
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, minced garlic, green onions, salt, pepper, egg, and 1/2 cup breadcrumbs until well blended.
- Shape the Potato Pops: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls. Coat each ball evenly with additional breadcrumbs.
- Fry: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet. Fry the potato pops in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Drain and Serve: Remove the pops, drain on paper towels, insert toothpicks or skewers, and serve hot.
Notes
- Chill the mixture before shaping if too soft.
- For a lighter version, bake at 400°F for 15–18 minutes.
- Serve with garlic aioli, ranch, or spicy ketchup for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pops
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
