Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Potato Carrot Balls

This past weekend was Thanksgiving, and Sunday night the family stuffed ourselves silly on ham, mashed potatos, carrots, brussel sprouts, Nigella Lawson's fantastic peas and pancetta in cream, and carrot cake. The fridge is overflowing with leftovers and I'm trying to be somewhat creative in using them. Last night we made these Potato Carrot Balls. And liked 'em.


Potato Carrot Balls

1 cup mashed potatos
1/2 cup finely chopped or pureed cooked carrots
1 egg, separated
salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 400'. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with nonstick spray.

Warm the potatos and carrots in the microwave (30 seconds, just to take the chill off) or in a small pan. Stir in the egg yolk and season with salt and pepper. Whip the egg white until stiff, then fold into the potato mixture. Form into 10-12 balls, place on baking sheet. Bake for 12 minutes, then turn and bake for another 10 to 12 minutes, until brown and crisp.

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I really liked these; they were light and tasty and I loved the sweetness that the carrots added. When I make these again I think I'll try adding some garlic. Yum!

13 comments:

Cyndi said...

I'd eat these with ketchup!

homeladychef said...

Good idea - Potato carrot ball. I agree with cyndi, good with ketchup 7 Chili sauce!

breadchick said...

Yea, lure me over here with the word "Balls" on twitter.

And you didn't disappoint either ;-)

michelle said...

I was lured too...nice job ;-)

These look really good! I foresee this being a great Thanksgiving leftovers recipe next month!

Sara said...

mary and michelle.....i can't help that you 2 have dirty minds! :)

Mags said...

YumO! I don't have any leftover potatoes or carrots but I'm going to make these anyway!

Coleens Recipes said...

Thanks for the tip on the herb keeper, what a fantastic idea!!!

foodiechickie said...

Thanks for the link. You think you can share that Nigella Recipe too? Or tell me which cookbook it is from. I have most of them. Thanks Sara!

Belle & Ward said...

Oh, these look great - what a good way to use up mashed potatoes!

Chats the Comfy Cook said...

I would love this. I grew up eating mashed potatoes and carrots. Together,they were super. This must be super too.

NKP said...

What a great way to re-purpose your sides. Brilliant!

Deb in Hawaii said...

A great, fun way to eat those veggies and very creative way to use up leftovers too. ;-)

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