Stuffed Mashed Potato Bombs

I'm telling you folks, this may be one of my best and favorite potato recipes... wait for it... EVER! This easy recipe uses leftover mashed potatoes for an easy leftover idea that fry up crispy with a crunchy crust! Stuffed Mashed Potato Bombs makes about 8 bombs 3 1/2 cups mashed potatoes Mesquite seasoning or salt and black pepper 1/2 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (plus more for working) 1/3 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup bacon bits (or more to taste) 1/4 cup diced green onion (or more to taste) 1/4 cup sour cream 1 egg, beaten 2 cups Panko bread crumbs Fry oil -Stir the potatoes until smooth. If you're using freshly mashed potatoes add a little butter, to taste. Season with our mesquite seasoning (kentrollins.com) or salt and pepper, to taste. -Stir in enough flour to form a ball that will hold together and isn't sticky. Flour your hands and form the potatoes into balls that are slightly larger than golf ball-sized. Be sure to reserve about 1/3 - 1/2 cup of mashed potatoes to use as a sealer later.