Crunchy Potato Balls

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 25 min.

Makes

about 6 dozen

Updated: Oct. 20, 2022
Cooking is not one of my favorite things to do, so I'm always looking for simple and tasty recipes to feed our growing family (three sons - 8,5 and 7 months). These potato balls make a good snack or appetizer (my two older boys love them with any meal!), and they're a good way to use up leftovers. In fact, I often find myself peeling a few extra potatoes just to make sure there will be leftovers. I've also substituted ground-up hot dogs or sausage for the ham.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups very stiff mashed potatoes
  • 2 cups finely chopped fully cooked ham
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1-3/4 cups crushed cornflakes

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the potatoes, ham, cheese, mayonnaise, egg, mustard and pepper. Add enough of the flour to make a stiff mixture. Chill.
  2. Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in cornflakes. Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

3 each: 103 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 291mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.