Sauteed Potato Balls
Transform your potatoes into irresistible golden bites with this Sauteed Potato Balls recipe! These crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside delights are made by shaping fluffy mashed potatoes into bite-sized balls, then sautéing them to perfection in a luscious blend of butter and olive oil. Infused with the aromatic flavors of garlic, freshly chopped parsley, and a sprinkle of paprika, these potato balls are the perfect combination of savory and satisfying. Add a final flourish of Parmesan cheese for an optional cheesy upgrade that takes them over the top. Ready in just 35 minutes, this versatile recipe serves as a crowd-pleasing side dish or appetizer for any occasion. Keywords: sauteed potato balls, mashed potato bites, crispy potato sides.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Potatoes (golden or red-skinned)
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (grated, optional)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
Instructions
Peel the potatoes and boil them in a pot of salted water until they are soft but not falling apart (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and let them cool slightly.
Mash the potatoes using a potato masher or fork, ensuring there are no lumps. Allow the mashed potatoes to cool completely.
Using your hands, shape the cooled mashed potatoes into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Set the potato balls aside on a plate.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the butter and olive oil, letting them melt together.
Once the butter mixture is hot, add the potato balls to the pan in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until golden brown.
Gently turn the potato balls to brown all sides evenly. Continue cooking and turning for an additional 5-6 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and toss it with the potato balls, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Season the potato balls with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Toss to coat the balls evenly in the seasoning.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the potato balls and stir gently to combine.
Optional: Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese before serving for extra flavor.
Serve the sauteed potato balls warm as a side dish or appetizer and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
964 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.5 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.9 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 70 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 2708 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.2 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.4 g | ||
| Protein | 17.2 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 237 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 2639 mg | 56% | |
*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.
