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Potato Cheese Balls

Crispy golden potato balls stuffed with gooey melted cheese and coated in crunchy breadcrumbs. They’re creamy inside, crunchy outside, and perfect as a snack, appetizer, or party treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 14 cheese balls
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potato Mixture:
  • 3 medium potatoes boiled and mashed
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch or all-purpose flour
For the Filling:
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese cubes or shredded mozzarella
For Coating:
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
For Frying:
  • Oil for deep frying

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Pot for boiling potatoes
  • Deep frying pan or pot
  • Slotted spoon
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Step 1. Prepare Potatoes
  1. Boil potatoes until tender, peel, and mash until smooth. Let cool slightly.
Step 2. Season Mixture
  1. Mix mashed potatoes with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cornstarch until combined.
Step 3. Shape Balls
  1. Take a small portion of potato mixture and flatten it. Place cheese in the center and seal into a ball shape.
Step 4. Coat Balls
  1. Dip each ball into beaten egg, then coat evenly with breadcrumbs.
Step 5. Chill
  1. Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to help the balls firm up.
Step 6. Heat Oil
  1. Heat oil over medium heat in a deep pan.
Step 7. Fry
  1. Fry potato cheese balls in batches until golden brown and crispy.
Step 8. Drain and Serve
  1. Place on paper towels to remove excess oil and serve warm.

Video

Notes

  • Use starchy potatoes for best texture.
  • Do not use watery mashed potatoes.
  • Chilling helps prevent balls from breaking during frying.
  • Avoid overcrowding the pan while frying.
  • Can be baked or air fried for a lighter version.