Surprise Balls
- 15m Prep Time
- 20m Cook Time
- 35m Ready In
Mashed potato balls filled with seasoned leftover meat, baked until golden. A creative and delicious way to use leftovers.
Ingredients
- mashed potatoes
- leftover cooked meat chopped up
- salt
- pepper
- pats of butter
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 4 of 5 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 37.1 mg
- Iron: 2.97 mg
- Magnesium: 52.9 mg
- Phosphorus: 190 mg
- Potassium: 866 mg
- Zinc: 3.52 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- mashed potatoes
- salt
- pepper
- pats of butter
Prepare
- leftover cooked meat, chopped up
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Roll the mashed potatoes into evenly sized balls, about 1 to 2 inches in diameter. Use a spoon to hollow out the top of each ball, creating a small crater.
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Step 2.
Stir a pinch of salt and pepper into the chopped leftover cooked meat until well combined.
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Step 3.
Fill the crater in each potato ball with the seasoned meat, then gently smooth the potato mixture around the filling to seal it completely.
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Step 4.
Place the filled potato balls in a greased baking dish. Top each ball with a small pat of butter.
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Step 5.
Brown the surprise balls in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden and heated through. Serve hot.