Loaded Fried Mashed Potatoes

By KennyB07

Ingredients

• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 2 1/2 c. Mashed potatoes
• 1/2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar
• 1 tbsp. sliced chives, plus more for garnish
• 1/2 tsp. Hot sauce
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 large egg, beaten
• All-purpose flour (optional)
• 1 container sour cream

Details

Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from delish.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium heat, add enough oil to fill the pan a third of the way up.
In a large bowl, combine potatoes, cheese, chives, hot sauce, salt, and egg. Form into half-dollar-sized dough balls, and drop by the spoonful into the warmed skillet. [Note: If your mashed potatoes are a little runny, add flour one tablespoon at a time until you can form dough balls.]
Fry the mashed potatoes a few at a time (without crowding the pan), cooking each side until lightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Top potatoes with sour cream and additional chives before serving.