This post is sponsored by Simply Potatoes but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.
Crispy, crunchy and packed with ham and cheesy goodness, these Ham and Cheese Stuffed Hash Brown Balls should be on your next breakfast and brunch table!
It’s officially the holiday season. Since the end of October, our schedule is busy to say the least.
Not to mention, My husband and I just returned from 7 days in the Bahamas, which was SO needed but now it’s back to reality and those chaotic schedules. I’ve already run to the store 2 times to shop for Thanksgiving with another one scheduled next week. Whew, I’m tired already and the bird hasn’t even started brining yet!
While I was at the store I grabbed a bag of Simply Potatoes® shredded Hash browns so I could whip up these amazing Ham and Cheese Stuffed Hash Brown Balls to go along side BFD (Breakfast for Dinner) last night.
BFD is one of our favorite meals. It’s quick, easy and the whole family loves it.
I have to give credit where credit is due on these Ham and Cheese Stuffed Hash Brown Balls. My dad was kind enough to watch our children for a week while we were gone. I told him I needed to think of a quick, delicious recipe using shredded hash brown potatoes. Immediately he said, “what about hash brown balls?”
What in the World?! He’s onto something here. Then I said, “yes, and let’s stuff them with ham and cheese!” Off to the store I went to purchase the ingredients and in no time we were whipping these up.
Simply Potatoes are fresh, not frozen, so you don’t need to thaw them or squeeze them to release any water that would lead to soggy hash brown balls.
I lightly pan-fried the Ham and Cheese Stuffed Hash Brown Balls so that they were crispy, like an arancini (rice ball). Personally, I love my hash browns crispy so this was the perfect idea.
I pan friend them in batches and while I was working, I placed the finished ones into the oven so they could stay warm.
The result? A light, crispy hash brown ball filled with delicious cheese and salty ham.
Ham and Cheese Stuffed Hash Brown Balls
Prep
Cook
Total
Yield 9 servings
Crispy, crunchy and packed with ham and cheesy goodness, these Ham and Cheese Stuffed Hash Brown Balls should be on your next breakfast and brunch table!
Ingredients
- 1 bag (20oz) Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns
- 4 eggs, divided
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 9 cubes sharp white cheddar, or cheese of choice
- 4 oz diced ham
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup canola oil, for frying
Instructions
- Place Simply Potatoes, 2 eggs, 1 cup breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion, powder, salt and pepper into a bowl and mix to combine.
- Using a large cookie scoop, scoop mixture into your hands and form into a ball.
- Place a cube of cheese in the middle and a few pieces of ham and re-roll the ball so that the cheese and ham are in the center and not exposed. Place onto a cookie sheet and repeat with remaining mixture.
- Place remaining eggs into a shallow dish and lightly beat.
- Place panko bread crumbs into another shallow dish.
- Place oil into a medium skillet and set over medium low heat. Heat oil until 350 degrees.
- Roll balls into egg mixture and then into panko bread crumbs and place into pan with oil.
- Working in batches, lightly fry on all sides.*
*To keep warm, I set the oven to 250 degrees and line a baking sheet with paper towels. When they are finished frying, I place them onto the baking sheet and place them into the oven to keep warm.
Courses Breakfast
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 9 servings
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 213 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 6 g | 9% | |
Saturated Fat 3 g | 15% | |
Cholesterol 79 mg | 26% | |
Sodium 379 mg | 16% | |
Total Carbohydrates 26 g | 9% | |
Dietary Fiber 3 g | 12% | |
Sugars 1 g | ||
Protein 12 g | 24% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
These are perfect for breakfast, brunch and BFD.
You can also fill them with anything you’d like. I chose ham and white cheddar but if you mixed some green peppers, ham and cheddar cheese you could make western stuffed hash brown balls or you could use leftover turkey, cranberry sauce and cheese from Thanksgiving and make Thanksgiving leftover hashbrown balls. The possibilities are endless!
These Ham and Cheese Stuffed Hash Brown Balls are so fun, unique and my family loves them. I’m looking forward to trying a whole combination of flavors with these Simply Potatoes so I can serve them all the time and I hope you do too!
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