Description
These Cheesy Potato Balls are crispy on the outside, with a gooey, cheesy center. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, these are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
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Potato Mixture:
- 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 tbsp cream or milk
- Salt to taste
Assembly:
- 40 cubes mozzarella cheese (1/2″ cubes)
- 1 cup flour
- 1–2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1.5 cups panko
- High heat oil for deep frying, such as grapeseed
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes: Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, then mash with cream and salt. Let cool.
- Shape Balls: Scoop out potato, flatten, add cheese cube, enclose in potato, and roll into a ball.
- Breading: Coat balls in flour, egg wash, and panko.
- Fry: Deep fry balls until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
Notes
- Variations: Add garlic powder, onion powder, bacon, or green onions to the mashed potatoes.
- Use cubed mozzarella or string cheese for easier wrapping.
- Recipe makes about 40 balls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 332
- Sugar: 3.6g
- Sodium: 274mg
- Fat: 4.8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59.5g
- Fiber: 5.4g
- Protein: 12.4g
- Cholesterol: 66mg
