Transform your holiday leftovers into golden, crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside bite-sized treats! These delicious little balls combine mashed potatoes, stuffing, shredded turkey, and Parmesan cheese into savory morsels that are baked (not fried) for a lighter twist on comfort food. Perfect for using up post-feast extras—no waste, all flavor.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This isn’t just a way to use leftovers—it’s a reinvention of them. Instead of reheating last night’s plate, turn it into something fun, handheld, and irresistibly crispy. With creamy mashed potatoes holding everything together and a golden crust from the breadcrumbs, each ball delivers the full Thanksgiving experience in one perfect bite.
Perfect for:
Using up Thanksgiving or Christmas leftovers
Game-day snacks or party appetizers
Kid-friendly lunchbox treats
Freezer-friendly make-ahead meals
🍗 “I made these the day after Thanksgiving,” said one home cook. “My kids thought I’d bought them from a gourmet kitchen!”
Ingredients
2 cups (about 300g) mashed potatoes, cooled (leftover or plain, not sweet potato)
2 cups (about 200g) cooked stuffing/dressing, crumbled (herb-seasoned, not dry)
1 cup (140g) shredded cooked turkey (white or dark meat)
½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg, beaten (acts as binder)
¼ cup (30g) breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned; Panko works too)
¼ tsp salt (adjust if stuffing is already salty)
⅛ tsp black pepper
✅ Optional Add-Ins:
1 tbsp fresh thyme or sage
Pinch of garlic powder or onion powder
Dash of hot sauce for heat
Step-by-Step Instructions
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