Description
Crispy Potato Cheese Balls are deliciously crunchy on the outside and cheesy on the inside, perfect for a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large russet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Boil the cubed potatoes in a large pot of salted water for about 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, mash the potatoes until smooth. Stir in the cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Allow the mixture to cool for about 10 minutes. Once cool enough to handle, shape the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Set up a breading station: Place the flour in one shallow dish, the beaten eggs in another, and the breadcrumbs in a third.
- Roll each potato ball first in the flour, then dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally coat it with breadcrumbs. Repeat until all balls are coated.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium heat until it reaches 350°F.
- Carefully add a few potato balls at a time to the hot oil, frying them for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch or marinara.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the potato mixture.
- Try using different types of cheese, such as mozzarella or pepper jack, for a unique flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 120mg