Irish Colcannon Bombs
Irish Colcannon Bombs are a mix of mashed potatoes and kale stuffed with Irish cheddar, rolled into balls, breaded and fried. In other words, potatoes surrounding a "bomb" of melted cheese.
Servings 12
Calories 169kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 cup canned kale (Glory Foods) drained and chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup green onions finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces Irish cheddar cheese, cubed
- 2 cups Panko bread crumbs
- vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the mashed potatoes, kale, egg, green onions, 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs and salt until smooth
- Use a small cookie scoop (about 2 tablespoon capacity) to scoop a mound of colcannon potatoes and roll one cheese cube into the center. Repeat the process until you have used all the mashed potato (colcannon) mixture.
- Roll each mashed potato ball to coat in Panko bread crumbs.
- Pour vegetable oil into a pan so it is about 1/2-inch deep. Heat oil to between 365 - 375 degrees.
- Add the Irish Colcannon Bombs to the oil, 4 - 5 at a time (don't crowd the pan). Fry on first side until golden brown. Flip and fry on second side until golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon to paper towel lined plate.
- Whisk together the Dijon mustard and maple syrup and drizzle over the mashed potato balls. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 169kcal