Description
These Cheesy Potato Balls are crispy on the outside and soft, cheesy on the inside. Made with simple pantry ingredients, they’re perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), peeled and chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Peel and cut potatoes into chunks. Boil in salted water until fork-tender.
- Drain and mash potatoes until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Mix in salt, black pepper, and shredded cheese.
- Shape the mixture into small balls using your hands.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Fry potato balls in batches until golden brown on all sides.
- Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve warm.
Notes
- Add chopped parsley, chives, garlic powder, or paprika for extra flavor.
- For a gooey center, stuff each ball with a small cube of cheese instead of mixing it in.
- Can be baked at 400°F, turning halfway through for even browning.
- Freeze uncooked balls and fry or bake directly from frozen.
- Ensure mashed potatoes are not too wet to prevent falling apart.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
