How to cook Potato Cheese Balls

Crunchy, crispy, and golden brown, these Potato Cheese Balls are perfect for sharing with your whole family and an absolute dream to prepare quickly.

Imagine balls of fluffy mashed potatoes wrapped around savory, creamy cheese and deep-fried until they’re beautifully golden. Served with ketchup and mayo, they’re the perfect finger food for any time of the day. If your mouth is watering from this description, you’ll want to prepare large batches of these bite-sized treats!

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Potato Cheese Balls are a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with mashed potatoes and cheese and often coated in breadcrumbs before being deep-fried. The result is a crispy and golden exterior with a soft and cheesy interior that will delight your taste buds.

Ingredients and Procedure of Potato Cheese Balls:

All you need to make these yummy Potato Cheese Balls are peeled potatoes, cheese to stuff into the potato balls, panko breadcrumbs to create that crispy fried coating, and a beaten egg to bind all these ingredients together. First, boil your potatoes until they’re tender and ready for mashing. Next, cover your cheese with mashed potato, then refrigerate it to help it set. Next, dip it in a beaten egg and panko breadcrumbs, and presto – they’re ready for frying! It’s a snap to assemble these simple, satisfying snacks in no time!

Potato Cheese Balls Recipe

Ed Joven

Potato Cheese Balls Recipe can be served as a snack, appetizer or side dish. They are best served warm and can be enjoyed with dips such as sour cream, ranch dressing, or marinara sauce. They can be made in advance and reheated for the party, event or gathering.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 50

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine Filipino

Servings balls

Calories 165 kcal

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Ingredients

500 g Potato boiled & mashed
1 tbsp Sugar
200 g Mozzarella Cheese cubes
1 large Egg beaten
1 cup Bread Crumbs
1 cup Oil for frying

Dipping Sauce:

Tomato Catsup or Mayonnaise

Instructions

~ How to Prepare ~

Peel potatoes
Slice into chunks
Wash potatoes
In a pot submerge potatoes in water
Let it boil over medium heat
Cook potatoes for about 10 mins. or until tender
Transfer in a dish or bowl and mash until smooth
Add sugar & mix then set aside
Slice cheese into cubes
Beat large egg in a bowl
Prepare bread crumbs

~ Assemble ~

Scoop a tablespoon of mashed potato
Flatten & fill with cheese in the center
Cover cheese & press lightly to make a ball
Repeat the process until done with mashed potato & cheese
Refrigerate for 10 mins. until potato balls are firm
Wash in beaten egg
Roll the balls in the breadcrumbs to coat them evenly.
Repeat the process until done coating
You can also use quickmelt cheese

~ Let's start frying! ~

Heat the oil in a deep-fryer or a deep pan over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, carefully add the cheese balls to the pan, ensuring not to overcrowd them.
Fry them until they are golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
Once they are done, remove them from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain off any excess oil.
Allow them to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Tip: You can make these Potato Balls in advance & freeze until needed.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 2.5gSodium: 235mgPotassium: 277mgFiber: 3g

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These Potato Cheese Balls can be served as a snack, appetizer or side dish. They are best served warm and can be enjoyed with dips such as sour cream, ranch dressing, or marinara sauce. They can be made in advance and reheated for the party, event or gathering.

In conclusion, Potato Cheese Balls are a tasty and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for any occasion. They are perfect for parties and events, easy to make and can be enjoyed by all. With their crispy exterior and cheesy interior, they are sure to delight your taste buds.