Description
These Garlic Potato Balls are a crispy and cheesy appetizer made with mashed potatoes, garlic, and mozzarella cheese. Perfect for parties or as a snack, these potato bites are easy to make and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Mashed Potatoes:
2 cups mashed potatoes (cooled)
Cheese:
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Garlic:
2 cloves garlic, minced
Green Onions or Parsley:
1/4 cup, finely chopped
Seasonings:
1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Egg Mixture:
1 egg
Breading:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
Frying:
Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes, mozzarella cheese, minced garlic, green onions or parsley, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until fully combined.
- Shape Balls: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into a ball. Repeat with remaining mixture.
- Coat Balls: Place flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs in three separate bowls. Roll each potato ball in flour, dip in egg, then coat in breadcrumbs.
- Fry: Heat oil in a deep skillet or saucepan over medium heat (350°F/175°C). Fry the potato balls in batches for 2–3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve: Serve hot with ketchup, aioli, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Great for using leftover mashed potatoes.
- You can air fry them at 375°F for 10–12 minutes or bake at 400°F for 15–20 minutes until crispy.
- Add a cube of cheese inside for a gooey surprise.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 balls
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
