Description
These crispy potato balls are the ultimate comfort food, featuring a golden-brown crunchy shell and a soft, cheesy interior. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or party treat, they’re easy to make and even easier to love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Peel and boil the potatoes until fork tender. Drain and mash until smooth.
- Mix mashed potatoes with mozzarella cheese, salt, pepper, parsley, and 1/4 cup breadcrumbs.
- Form the mixture into small balls and chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare separate bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and remaining breadcrumbs.
- Coat each ball first in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a frying pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the balls in batches for 3-4 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use cold mashed potatoes for better shaping.
- Double-coat with breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Chill shaped balls before frying to prevent breaking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: crispy potato balls, mashed potato snacks, cheesy potato bites, party appetizers, vegetarian snack