Name: Loaded Fried Mashed Potatoes Are The Best Way To Hack Your Leftovers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Vegetable oil, for frying -; 2 1/2 c. mashed potatoes -; 1/2 c. shredded cheddar -; 1 large egg, beaten -; 1 tbsp. finely chopped chives, plus more for garnish -; 1/2 tsp. hot sauce -; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt -; All-purpose flour (Optional) -; 1 Sour cream, for serving -

Ingredients for - Loaded Fried Mashed Potatoes Are The Best Way To Hack Your Leftovers

1. Vegetable oil, for frying

2. 2 1/2 c. mashed potatoes

3. 1/2 c. shredded cheddar

4. 1 large egg, beaten

5. 1 tbsp. finely chopped chives, plus more for garnish

6. 1/2 tsp. hot sauce

7. 1/2 tsp. kosher salt

8. All-purpose flour (Optional)

9. 1 Sour cream, for serving

How to cook deliciously - Loaded Fried Mashed Potatoes Are The Best Way To Hack Your Leftovers

1 . Stage

In a large skillet over medium heat, add enough oil to fill pan a third of the way up. In a large bowl, stir potatoes, cheese, egg, chives, hot sauce, and salt until combined. (If your mashed potatoes are a little runny, add flour one tablespoon at a time until you can form dough balls.)

2 . Stage

Working in batches, scoop heaping tablespoons of mixture and drop into hot oil. Fry until golden on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.

3 . Stage

Top potatoes with sour cream and chives before serving.