Description
These cheesy potato balls are crispy, crunchy, creamy, and cheesy, making them a perfect appetizer for cheese lovers. The crispy exterior gives way to a gooey, melted cheese center, creating a delightful flavor and texture combination.
Ingredients
Potato Balls:
- 1 lb potatoes, boiled and peeled
- 1/2 cup corn starch, or as needed
- 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 13 pieces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups oil for deep frying (neutral oil)
Instructions
- Boil and Mash Potatoes: Boil the potatoes in a pot until fork-tender. Peel and mash them.
- Season and Form Dough: Add seasonings and corn starch to the mashed potatoes to form a dough. Take a portion, place a cheese cube in the center, and shape into a ball.
- Freeze and Fry: Chill the balls in the freezer for 15-20 minutes. Heat oil to 375F, then fry the potato balls until golden brown.
- Serve: Enjoy the cheesy potato balls hot with your favorite condiments.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add herbs like parsley or chives to the potato dough.
- Make sure the cheese is completely sealed within the potato mixture to prevent leakage during frying.
- Adjust the seasonings to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato ball
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
