Servings: 16 servings, 2 balls and 1 tablespoon sauce each
Calories: 130kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooled mashed potatoes
- ½ cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated onions
- 1 egg beaten
- 40 RITZ crackers finely crushed, divided
- 2 cups oil
- ½ cup applesauce
- 2 teaspoons horseradish sauce
Instructions
- Mix first four ingredients and 1 cup cracker crumbs until blended; shape into 32 (1-inch) balls, using about 1 tablespoon for each. Roll, in batches, in remaining cracker crumbs until evenly coated.
- Place on parchment covered rimmed baking sheet. Refrigerate 30 min.
- Heat oil in medium saucepan to 350. Add potato balls, in batches; cook 1 min. or until golden brown. Use slotted spoon to transfer cooked balls to paper towel-covered baking sheet to drain while cooking remaining potato balls.
- Mix applesauce and horseradish sauce. Serve with warm potato balls.
Notes
Prepare using pepper-Jack cheese to spice it up.
How to keep fried potato balls warm: Place fried potato balls on rimmed baking sheet. Place in 250 degree oven to keep warm while frying remaining potato balls.
Nutrition
Serving: 2potato balls | Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 125mg | Sugar: 2g