Description
Enjoy your delicious Cheesy Fried Potato Balls Plate!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes:
- Peeled and boiled the potatoes until tender.
- Mash the potatoes in a large bowl until smooth.
- Mix the Ingredients:
- Add mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to the mashed potatoes.
- Mix until well combined.
- Shape the Balls:
- Take a small portion of the potato mixture and roll it into a ball (about the size of a golf ball).
- Repeat until all the mixture is used.
- Coat the Balls:
- Place flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs in separate bowls.
- Roll each potato ball in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Fry the Potato Balls:
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Fry the potato balls in batches until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove and drain on a paper towel.
- Serve:
- Arrange the fried potato balls on a plate.
- Garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add a tablespoon of butter to the mashed potatoes.
- Experiment with different cheeses like cheddar or Gruyère for varied flavors.
- Ensure the oil is hot before frying to achieve a crispy golden crust.
- Serve with a variety of dipping sauces such as marinara or spicy mayo for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg