Stuffed Potato Balls

🥔 Stuffed Potato Balls with Turkey, Gravy & Cranberry Sauce

These Stuffed Potato Balls are the ultimate way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers! Creamy mashed potatoes are filled with tender turkey and rich gravy, then breaded and fried to golden perfection. Serve with cranberry sauce and extra gravy for the perfect bite every time.

Servings: 14 Potato Balls
Author: Olivia Lam

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🧾 Ingredients

• 3 ½ cups cold mashed potatoes

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 2 cups roughly chopped cooked turkey

• ½ cup gravy

• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

• 2 large eggs, beaten

• 1 ¼ cups breadcrumbs

• Vegetable oil, for frying

• ¼ cup chopped parsley (for garnish)

• Cranberry sauce, for serving

• Additional gravy, for serving

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👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Make the Filling & Potato Mixture

• In a bowl, mix mashed potatoes with cheddar cheese until well combined.

• In a separate bowl, mix the chopped turkey and gravy until evenly coated.

2. Shape the Potato Balls

• Scoop about ¼ cup of the mashed potato mixture and flatten it in your palm.

• Spoon 1 tablespoon of the turkey mixture into the center.

• Gently wrap the mashed potatoes around the filling and form into a sealed ball.

• Place on a parchment-lined tray and repeat with the remaining mixture.

3. Chill the Balls

• Freeze the shaped potato balls for 15 minutes to help them firm up before breading.

4. Bread the Potato Balls

• Prepare 3 shallow bowls: one each for flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.

• Roll each potato ball in flour, dust off excess, dip in egg, then coat in breadcrumbs.

• Return to the tray. Repeat until all are breaded.

• Freeze again for 10 minutes to set the coating.

5. Fry Until Golden

• Heat 3–4 inches of oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C).

• Fry the potato balls in small batches for 3–4 minutes, until golden brown.

• Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a paper towel–lined tray. Sprinkle with salt while hot.

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🌿 To Serve

• Garnish with chopped parsley.

• Serve warm with cranberry sauce and extra gravy on the side.

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💡 Pro Tips

• Cold mashed potatoes hold their shape better when forming the balls.

• Don’t skip the chilling steps—they help keep the balls intact during frying.

• Try air frying for a lighter version (cook at 375°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway).

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🍽 Perfect For

• Thanksgiving leftovers

• Game day snacks

• Cozy family dinners