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The Most Amazing and Crispy Potato Cheese Balls

These crispy potato cheese balls are a crowd-pleaser! Perfectly fried to golden perfection with a gooey cheese center, they're an irresistible appetizer or snack. Made with creamy mashed potatoes, mozzarella, and seasoned breadcrumbs then fried to perfection. Kids and adults go absolutely crazy for these!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potato Mixture
  • 2 lbs potatoes
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • Mozzarella or Cheddar cheese cubed
For Coating
  • ½ cup flour 60g
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs 110g
  • Oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until they are fork-tender. This usually takes about 15-20 minutes.
  2. Drain and mash the potatoes thoroughly. Let them cool to room temperature.
  3. Add the egg, chopped parsley, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, and corn starch to the mashed potatoes. Mix until well combined.
  4. Using an ice cream scoop or your hands, take a portion of the potato mixture and flatten it slightly. Place a cube of cheese in the center and wrap the potato mixture around it, shaping it into a ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture and cheese.
  5. Prepare three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs. Roll each potato ball in flour, dip it in the beaten eggs, and then coat it with breadcrumbs.
  6. Heat the oil in a medium pan to 360°F (180°C). Fry the potato balls in small batches for about 2-3 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy.
  7. Transfer the fried potato balls to a paper towel to drain excess oil. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Cheese Options: Mozzarella provides a gooey center, while Cheddar offers a sharper flavor. Choose based on your preference.
Variations: Add finely chopped herbs or spices to the potato mixture for extra flavor.
Storage: These potato cheese balls are best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven to retain crispiness.
Baking Option: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes instead of frying.