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Golden, crispy potato cheese balls with gooey melted cheese inside, sprinkled with parsley, served on parchment paper with dipping sauce in the background.

Potato Cheese Balls

Golden, crispy potato cheese balls with a gooey, cheesy center—perfect for snacks, appetizers, or party bites made from leftover mashed potatoes.
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food, Kid-Friendly
Keyword: Crispy potato cheese balls, Potato cheese balls ingredients, Potato cheese balls ingredients and procedure, Potato cheese balls recipe easy, Potato cheese balls recipe pinoy, Potato cheese balls without breadcrumbs
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Cooling + Coating Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 20 balls (approx.)
Calories: 90kcal
Cost: $7

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl (Large enough to combine ingredients)
  • 1 Potato masher (Or fork, for mashing consistency)
  • 1 Ice cream scoop (For even-sized portions)
  • 1 Baking sheet (For holding coated balls)
  • 1 Parchment paper (Prevents sticking)
  • 1 Frying pan (Or deep fryer)
  • 1 Slotted spoon (For removing fried balls)
  • 1 Paper towel-lined plate (For draining excess oil)

Ingredients

Potato Base

  • 2 cups Mashed potatoes - Cold leftover preferred
  • 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour - More if needed
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder - Optional
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper - Optional

Cheesy Center

  • ½ cup Mozzarella cheese - Cut into small cubes or shredded
  • ½ cup Cheddar cheese - Shredded or cubed
  • 2 tablespoon Cream cheese - Optional for creaminess

Coating

  • ½ cup All-purpose flour - For dusting
  • 2 Eggs - Beaten
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs - Regular or seasoned

For Frying

  • As needed Vegetable oil - Enough to cover balls halfway

Instructions

  • Mix mashed potatoes, flour, cornstarch, and seasonings together.
  • Scoop the mixture, flatten, place cheese, and roll into balls.
    Homemade mashed potatoes in a stainless steel pot with a spoon, resting on a beige cloth over a marble counter. The potatoes look creamy and buttery with a rustic, hand-mashed texture.
  • Set up flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs for coating the balls.
    Scoops of creamy homemade mashed potato mixture shaped into neat balls on a baking tray, with a metal bowl of mash and a wooden-handled scooper beside it, all set on a light kitchen countertop.
  • Roll each ball in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
    Homemade potato cheese balls being prepped on a kitchen counter, with bowls of flour, eggs, breadcrumbs, and salt neatly arranged beside a tray of rolled, uncooked balls ready for coating.
  • Fry the balls until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.
    Homemade golden-brown potato cheese balls cooling on a wire rack over a rustic wooden table, with a crispy, seasoned breadcrumb coating and warm, natural lighting.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 35g | Calories: 90kcal (5%) | Carbohydrates: 9g (3%) | Protein: 2.5g (5%) | Fat: 5g (8%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 15mg (5%) | Sodium: 150mg (7%) | Potassium: 130mg (4%) | Fiber: 0.6g (3%) | Sugar: 0.5g (1%) | Vitamin A: 90IU (2%) | Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) | Calcium: 40mg (4%) | Iron: 0.4mg (2%)
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