Cheesy Garlic Parmesan Potato Balls
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Cheesy Garlic Parmesan Potato Balls

Crispy, cheesy potato balls with garlic and Parmesan

These addictive crispy potato balls are loaded with cheesy goodness, garlic, and Parmesan - the ultimate comfort food snack that's impossible to stop eating.

57Min
4Servings
385Cal
MediumLevel
VegetarianKid friendly
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Equipment

pot
stove
knife
cutting board
bowl
plate
peeler
mixing spoon
slotted spoon
paper towels

Ingredients

Potato Mixture

potatoes (cooked, mashed)

500 g

garlic (minced)

3 cloves

Parmesan cheese (grated)

50 g

cheddar cheese (shredded)

100 g

all-purpose flour

60 g

egg (beaten)

1 piece

salt

1 tsp

black pepper

0.5 tsp

Coating

breadcrumbs

100 g

Parmesan cheese (grated)

30 g

Frying

sunflower oil

500 ml

Instructions

1

Prepare the potatoes

Cook and mash the potatoes until smooth

15 min
Boil potatoes until fork-tender for easiest mashing
2

Mix all ingredients

Combine mashed potatoes with garlic, cheeses, flour, egg, and seasonings

5 min
Mix until just combined to keep potato balls light and fluffy
3

Form the potato balls

Shape the mixture into small balls about 3cm in diameter

10 min
Wet hands slightly to prevent sticking while forming balls
4

Prepare the coating

Mix breadcrumbs with additional Parmesan for extra flavor

2 min
5

Coat the balls

Roll each potato ball in the breadcrumb mixture

5 min
6

Heat the oil

Heat oil in a deep pot to 180°C for frying

5 minMedium-high heattimer 5 min
7

Fry the potato balls

Deep fry in batches until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch

12 minMedium-high heattimer 4 min
Don't overcrowd the pot - fry in small batches for even cooking
8

Drain and serve

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels before serving hot

3 min

Storage

Fridge: 2 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: Oven 180°C for 8-10 minutes or air fryer at 180°C for 5 minutes

Best served fresh and hot. Can be frozen before frying - thaw completely before cooking

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