Difficulty: Easy
Makes: 32
Controversial food opinion: mashed potato is a waste of potato potential. Before you @ me or chuck all that mashed potato you’ve made in the bin, I am pleased to announce that I’ve found an opportunity for carby redemption!
These Crispy Mashed Potato Balls will make an awesome side for your festive spread but would also make a great pot luck or contribution to a general holiday party situation. Plus, you can prepare a lot of it in advance, which is always a massive bonus at this time of year!
Ingredients
- 2kg mashing potatoes, peeled
- 1/4 cup vegan butter or margarine
- 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 cup soy milk
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups dry breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon dried mixed herbs
- Vegan gravy, to serve
Method
- Pop a large pot of water on the stove to boil, while you chop your potatoes into small chunks (this will help them cook faster.)
- Once boiling, add the potatoes and cook for about 15-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Drain the potatoes and transfer them to a large bowl. Mash or rice the potatoes until smooth.
- Add the vegan butter, nutritional yeast, garlic and salt and mash through until nicely combined. Cover and pop in the fridge to cool until you’re ready for cooking.
- Preheat your oven to 180°c and line large baking sheet with baking paper.
- In a large, shallow bowl, mix together the soy milk and apple cider vinegar. In another large, shallow bowl, combine the dry breadcrumbs, garlic powder and mixed herbs.
- Using a spring-loaded ice cream scoop, measure out the mashed potato and roll into balls (they should be a little bigger than golf balls.)
- Dip each ball into the soy milk mixture and then into the breadcrumb mixture to coat completely, before placing on the baking tray.
- Repeat with the remaining balls and be sure to leave a little space between each one on the tray.
- Bake in the oven for 40-50 minutes or until golden on the outside. Serve immediately with vegan gravy.
