Description
Cheesy Potato Balls are a delightful snack made from mashed potatoes and cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (about 2 large potatoes)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Using your hands, form the potato mixture into balls about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a shallow dish, beat the eggs. In another shallow dish, place the breadcrumbs.
- Dip each potato ball into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off, then roll in the breadcrumbs until fully coated. Return to the baking sheet.
- 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 to the hot oil, frying them in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the balls from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeños or a dash 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: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg