🇺🇸Crispy Cheesy Potato Balls
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Description
Golden and extra crispy on the outside with warm, gooey melted cheese on the inside! These Cheesy Mashed Potato Balls are made with seasoned mashed potatoes stuffed with a mozzarella or cheddar cheese center, breaded in panko, and fried to golden perfection. The ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer and best way to turn leftover mashed potatoes into pure comfort food.
A Taste of History
Potato balls and croquettes have deep origins in French and European culinary traditions, where leftover mashed potatoes were bound with egg and fried into crispy croquettes. Stuffing them with gooey melted mozzarella or cheddar transformed this humble dish into an iconic American appetizer and worldwide tavern favorite.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
35 minutes
Ingredients & Nutrition
320 kcal
Calories
9 g
Protein
18 g
Fat
31 g
Carbs
3 g
Fiber
2 g
Sugar
480 mg
Sodium
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- Mixing Bowl
- Deep Skillet or Heavy Pot
- Slotted Spoon
- Paper Towels
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