🦃 Thanksgiving x Week 13 Game Day Bites: Cacio e Pepe Mashed Potato Balls | Crispy Shell. Fluffy Center. And Cheesy AF. These little guys might just be the best thing you’ll serve on Thanksgiving ! Another oldie from last year, but these are a winner. They’re perfect if you’re looking switch up your Thanksgiving sides, or if you have leftover mashed potatoes and need another game day bite when watching the games all weekend long. Makes about 15-20 balls 3 large golden potatoes 3 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons cornstarch Pecorino Romano Black Pepper Salt Olive Oil for Frying Boil your potatoes until they’re softened and you’re able to mash them. Then remove them from the water and cool them enough to handle. Peel and mash the potatoes. Then grate in about 75 grams of pecorino Romano, and about 40-50 cracks of black pepper. Mix until combined and roll into golf ball sized balls. Heat your olive oil to 375° and carefully add in the potato balls. Fry for 2-4 minutes or until ...