Don't throw it away: how to use leftover mashed potatoes

Mashed potatoes taste best when hot. If a small amount is left over for the next day, the dish does not cause much of a stir and, very often, it is simply thrown away. But the best option is to use the mashed potatoes for another delicious dish.

The idea of making potato balls with cheese was published on the hot_spicyua Instagram page. The idea is very budget-friendly.

Ingredients:

• potatoes - 550 g
• minced chicken - 250 g
• onion - 1/2 pc
• red bell pepper - 1/2 pc.
• corn starch - 1 tbsp
• tomato paste - 1 tbsp
• mozzarella - 200 g
• green onions
• seasoning for meat
• salt
• egg
• flakes

Method of preparation:

1. Boil the potatoes.

2. Fry minced meat, onion, pepper in a frying pan, add tomato paste and spices.

3. Mash potatoes and add minced meat, green onions and 100 g of cheese. Cut the remaining 100 g of cheese into cubes and add to the center of the ball.

4. Roll in egg and crushed flakes.

5. Bake in a preheated 200 degree oven for 15-20 minutes or fry in vegetable oil.