Kid-Sized Mashed Potato Balls

Per serving

147.6kcal
4.3гProteins
5.1гFats
21.3гCarbs

I made these up to get the kids interested in mashed potatoes. They loved them and asked for more. Pretty simple too!

Ingredients

4 serv.
  • small red potatoes or 3 small red potatoes, unpeeled3
  • tablespoon butter1
  • tablespoon parmesan cheese1
  • tablespoons milk3
  • dash salt1
  • slice American cheese1

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Pierce potatoes several times with fork.

  2. 2

    Microwave for about 7 minutes or until soft.

  3. 3

    Let cool for 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Cut potatoes in half and scoop out insides into a medium bowl. Mash with a fork. Discard skins.

  5. 5

    Add butter, parmesan cheese, milk and salt. Mash again. Add more milk if necessary to make a smooth consistency.

  6. 6

    Using a small scoop, make 8 balls on a microwave-safe plate.

  7. 7

    Carefully make a small indentation with your finger in each.

  8. 8

    Cut cheese slice into 8 pieces and fold each in half. Place in idendation of each potato ball.

  9. 9

    Microwave potato balls for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Source: food.com
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