Cheesy RITZ Potato Balls

Name: Cheesy RITZ Potato Balls
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 1 cup mashed potatoes; ½ cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese; ¼ cup onions; 1 egg, beaten; 40 RITZ Crackers, finely crushed, divided; 2 cups oil; 1 cup applesauce; 1 Tbsp. horseradish sauce

Leftover mashed potatoes? Turn those into a crisp on the outside, cheesy on the inside potato puff. They're a fun and unexpected appetizer your guest will love!

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Servings:

Makes 16 servings, 2 balls and 1 Tbsp. sauce each.

Ingredient list

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
1 cup applesauce
1 Tbsp. horseradish sauce

Directions

Mix first 4 ingredients and 1 cup cracker crumbs until blended; shape into 32 (1-inch) balls, using about 1 Tbsp. potato mixture for each ball.

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°F. 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 the remaining potato balls.

Mix applesauce and horseradish sauce until blended. Serve with the potato balls.

Recipe Tips

Spice it Up
Prepare using pepper-Jack cheese.
How to Keep the Fried Potato Balls Warm
Place fried potato balls on rimmed baking sheet. Place in 250°F oven to keep warm while frying the remaining potato balls.