Description
Crispy Potato Cheese Balls are golden, crunchy on the outside, and irresistibly cheesy on the inside. Perfect for parties, snacks, or cozy nights in, they’re quick to make and impossible to resist.
Ingredients
- Potatoes: 3 large (about 600g), boiled and mashed
- Cheddar Cheese: 1 cup, finely grated
- Cornflour: 2 tablespoons
- Breadcrumbs: 1 cup (divided)
- Chili Flakes: 1 teaspoon
- Mixed Herbs: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: ½ teaspoon
- Milk: 2 tablespoons
- All-Purpose Flour: ½ cup
- Oil: For deep frying
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat until it reaches frying temperature.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, cheese, cornflour, half the breadcrumbs, chili flakes, herbs, salt, pepper, and milk into a firm dough.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Set up bowls with flour, water or milk, and remaining breadcrumbs for coating.
- Assemble the Dish: Roll dough into balls, dip in flour, then liquid, then breadcrumbs.
- Cook to Perfection: Fry in batches until golden brown, 3–4 minutes per batch.
- Finishing Touches: Drain on paper towels and let cool slightly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Tip: Chill balls before frying to help them keep their shape.
- Variation: Add jalapeños or herbs for extra flavor.
- Storage: Freeze uncooked balls and fry directly from frozen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: potato cheese balls, crispy snacks, party appetizers, vegetarian snack, cheesy bites