Potato Cheese Balls
Potato Cheese Balls
Ingredients
- 700 grams potatoes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons corn flour
- as needed mozzarella, cubed
- as needed oil, for frying
- as needed Parmesan cheese, for garnish (optional)
- as needed parsley, fresh, chopped, for garnish (optional)
- as needed ketchup, for serving (optional)
- as needed mayonnaise, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Wash, peel, and cut the potatoes into even cubes. Place the potato cubes into a large pot.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Add enough water to the pot to cover the potatoes, along with a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium and boil for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.
⏱️ 20 min
- 3
Once cooked, carefully strain the potatoes and transfer them into a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Add the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and corn flour to the hot potatoes. Mash and mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the mixture forms a cohesive dough.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Take a small portion of the potato mixture (about 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons), flatten it in your palm, and place a mozzarella cube in the center. Carefully form the potato mixture around the mozzarella, shaping it into a compact ball.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Heat a generous amount of oil in a deep pan or pot over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot (a small piece of potato should sizzle immediately), carefully add the potato cheese balls in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Fry the potato cheese balls, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides. This usually takes about 3-5 minutes per batch.
⏱️ 10 min
- 8
Remove the fried potato cheese balls with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley immediately after frying.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Serve the potato cheese balls hot with ketchup, mayonnaise, or your favorite dipping sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Potato Cheese Balls
- 700 grams potatoes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons corn flour
- as needed mozzarella, cubed
- as needed oil, for frying
- as needed Parmesan cheese, for garnish (optional)
- as needed parsley, fresh, chopped, for garnish (optional)
- as needed ketchup, for serving (optional)
- as needed mayonnaise, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Wash, peel, and cut the potatoes into even cubes. Place the potato cubes into a large pot.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Add enough water to the pot to cover the potatoes, along with a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium and boil for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.
⏱️ 20 min - 3
Once cooked, carefully strain the potatoes and transfer them into a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Add the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and corn flour to the hot potatoes. Mash and mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the mixture forms a cohesive dough.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Take a small portion of the potato mixture (about 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons), flatten it in your palm, and place a mozzarella cube in the center. Carefully form the potato mixture around the mozzarella, shaping it into a compact ball.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Heat a generous amount of oil in a deep pan or pot over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot (a small piece of potato should sizzle immediately), carefully add the potato cheese balls in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Fry the potato cheese balls, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides. This usually takes about 3-5 minutes per batch.
⏱️ 10 min - 8
Remove the fried potato cheese balls with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley immediately after frying.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Serve the potato cheese balls hot with ketchup, mayonnaise, or your favorite dipping sauce.
⏱️ 2 min