Description
Golden, crispy potato balls with a melty cheese center, perfect as a snack, appetizer, or party treat. These cheesy bites are flavorful, comforting, and super satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (cold and firm)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, flour, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
- Take a small amount of the mixture, flatten it, place some cheese in the center, and roll into a ball. Repeat with all the mixture.
- Dip each ball into beaten eggs, then roll in breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Fry the balls in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a paper towel–lined tray to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Chill the balls before frying for better shape and less cheese leakage.
- Double-coat for extra crispiness.
- You can use different cheeses like mozzarella or Monterey Jack.
- To bake instead of fry, bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0.4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg