Description
Crispy Cheesy Potato Balls are golden, crunchy snacks filled with a gooey cheesy center, perfect for parties, snacking, or using leftover mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large russet potatoes, peeled and boiled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Chopped parsley, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Mash the boiled potatoes until smooth, then mix in cheddar, flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Flatten a portion of the mixture, place a mozzarella cube in the center, and roll into a ball. Repeat with remaining mixture.
- Coat each ball in beaten eggs, then roll in breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F and fry the potato balls in small batches for about 3 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and cool on a wire rack. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Freeze shaped balls for 10 minutes before frying for better stability.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for an extra crispy texture.
- Keep oil temperature steady for even browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0.4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 17mg
Keywords: potato balls, cheesy snacks, crispy potato recipes, party appetizers