Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Cheesy Potato Balls—crispy on the outside, gooey and cheesy on the inside.
🥔 Cheesy Potato Balls
Ingredients (makes ~12–15 balls)
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (preferably cooled)
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (or mozzarella for extra stretch)
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits or ham (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the potato mixture
- In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes, shredded cheese, bacon/ham, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the balls
- Take a small handful of the mixture and roll it into a ball (about 1–2 inches in diameter).
- Coat the balls
- Roll each ball in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Fry the balls
- Heat oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium heat.
- Fry potato balls in batches for 2–4 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve
- Serve hot with ketchup, sour cream, or your favorite dipping sauce.
💡 Tips
- For extra cheesy goodness, insert a small cube of cheese inside each potato ball before coating.
- You can bake them at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes instead of frying for a healthier version.
- Leftovers can be frozen before frying—just fry or bake directly from frozen.
If you want, I can also show you a crispy oven-baked version with Parmesan and herbs that’s crunchy without deep frying.
