Stuffing Bites

Taking Thanksgiving leftovers to the next level, these crunchy stuffing bites with gooey mashed potato centers are sure to please.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 mins
• Total Time: 21 mins
• Calories: 269 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• oil for frying
• 2 cups panko bread crumbs
• 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 2 cups leftover stuffing
• 1 cup cranberry sauce, warmed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix mashed potatoes, stuffing, eggs, Parmesan cheese, poultry seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until well combined.

Step 2

Pour panko bread crumbs into a wide shallow bowl. Form 2 tablespoonfuls of stuffing mixture into a ball. Roll in bread crumbs until well coated. Repeat with remaining stuffing mixture.

Step 3

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry stuffing balls, 4 at a time, until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack; sprinkle with sea salt.

Step 4

Serve fried stuffing balls with cranberry sauce.