Ham and mashed potato balls
1
Points®
Total time: 38 min • Prep: 20 min • Cook: 18 min • Serves: 8 • Difficulty: Easy
We saved time on these potato balls by partially cooking them in the microwave. Bite into them and you'll love the savoury chunk of salty ham inside!
Ingredients
Uncooked potato
7 medium, Idaho
Table salt
1 tsp(s)
Black pepper
½ pinch(es)
Cooked lean ham
½ pound(s), cut into bite-size pieces
All-purpose flour
2 tbsp(s)
Chicken broth
¾ cup(s), reduced-sodium, or water
Table salt
⅛ tsp(s), or to taste
Black pepper
⅛ pinch(es), or to taste
Instructions
1
Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, peel and cube 2 potatoes; set aside. Peel and finely grate remaining 5 potatoes; set aside. Boil cubed potatoes in rapidly boiling water until fork-tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, transfer to a medium bowl and mash with a fork; stir in salt and pepper.
2
Place grated potatoes between several layers of paper towel and squeeze to remove excess water. Add grated potatoes to mashed potatoes and mix well; shape mixture into 8 balls. Insert 1/8 of ham into the centre of each ball and reshape ball to cover the ham; roll potato balls in flour.
3
Transfer balls to a microwave-safe, shallow dish and pour chicken broth over them. Cover and microwave on high until cooked through, flipping balls halfway through cooking, about 6 to 8 minutes. Season to taste, if desired. Yields 1 potato ball per serving.
People Also Like
Join the #1 doctor-recommended weight-loss program*
*Based on a 2023 survey by Cerner Enviza of 500 doctors who recommend weight-loss programs to patients.