Garlic Potato Balls
Crispy on the outside and irresistibly gooey on the inside, these Garlic Potato Balls are the ultimate comfort food snack! Made with creamy mashed potatoes infused with sautéed garlic, a hint of butter, and fresh parsley, each ball is stuffed with melty mozzarella cheese for a deliciously cheesy surprise in every bite. Coated in a golden breadcrumb crust, these potato bites are deep-fried to perfection, delivering a satisfying crunch with every mouthful. Perfect as an appetizer, party snack, or a fun side dish, these Garlic Potato Balls are easy to make and guaranteed to impress. Serve them warm and watch them disappear in no time! Keywords: Garlic Potato Balls, crispy potato snack, cheesy appetizer, fried potato bites.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Russet potatoes
- 3 large Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Parsley (chopped)
- 100 grams Mozzarella cheese (cut into small cubes)
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 Eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 3 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
Peel the potatoes and cut them into chunks. Boil in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
Mash the potatoes until smooth using a potato masher or fork.
In a small pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add this to the mashed potatoes.
Mix the mashed potatoes with milk, salt, black pepper, and parsley. Stir until well combined and smooth. Allow the mixture to cool completely.
Once cooled, take about 2 tablespoons of the potato mixture into your hands, flatten it slightly, and place a cube of mozzarella cheese in the center. Wrap the potato mixture around the cheese and roll into a ball. Repeat until all the potato mixture is used.
Set up a breading station with three bowls: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for breadcrumbs.
Dredge each potato ball in the flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat evenly with breadcrumbs. Repeat for all potato balls.
In a deep skillet or heavy-bottomed pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry the potato balls in small batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
Remove the fried potato balls with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Serve the Garlic Potato Balls warm, garnished with extra parsley if desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8086 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 770.9 g | 988% | |
| Saturated Fat | 131.2 g | 656% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 510 mg | 170% | |
| Sodium | 5167 mg | 225% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 294.2 g | 107% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.7 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.9 g | ||
| Protein | 77.4 g | 155% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 1021 mg | 79% | |
| Iron | 19.4 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 4320 mg | 92% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
