Description
These Cheesy Parmesan Potato Balls are crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and oozing with melted mozzarella cheese. They make a perfect appetizer or snack for cheese lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
For the mashed potatoes:
- 800 grams cooked potatoes (about 5–6 medium) (about 5 cups mashed)
- 70 grams Parmesan cheese (about ¾ cup grated)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the stuffing:
- 50 grams mozzarella cheese, (½ cup cubed)
For the coating:
- 1 egg, beaten
- 5 tablespoons cornstarch
- Breadcrumbs
For frying:
- Sunflower oil (fill the pan halfway)
For decorating:
- Freshly chopped parsley
- Extra Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the mashed potatoes: Mash the cooked potatoes and mix in Parmesan cheese, butter, garlic powder, and salt.
- Stuff the potato balls: Take a portion of mashed potatoes, flatten it, place a cube of mozzarella in the center, and form it into a ball.
- Coat and fry: Dip the potato balls in beaten egg, coat with cornstarch and breadcrumbs, then fry until golden brown.
- Decorate and serve: Sprinkle with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the mashed potatoes are well seasoned for flavor.
- Experiment with different cheeses for the stuffing for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg