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Cheesy Garlic Parmesan Potato Balls

Crispy fried potato balls filled with melted mozzarella and coated in garlic parmesan breadcrumbs

Iram MansoorIram Mansoor

Steps

  1. 1Boil the potatoes

    Peel and cut the potatoes into 2-inch cubes. Boil them in salted water until fork-tender.

    PotatoSalt
  2. 2Mix potato filling

    In a mixing bowl, mash the potatoes. Add corn starch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, dried parsley, and Parmesan cheese. Mix thoroughly until it starts to form a dough.

    PotatoCornstarchSaltGarlic powderBlack pepperParsleyParmesan
  3. 3Form the cheese balls

    Take some potato filling, flatten it, and add a square of mozzarella cheese. Close it to form a ball shape. Repeat this process with the remaining potato filling to form balls and set them aside.

    8oz Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese Block, cut into small squares
  4. 4Prepare dry batter

    In a separate bowl, make the dry batter. Add all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well and set aside.

    All-purpose flourCornstarchSaltBlack pepperGarlic powder
  5. 5Make egg wash

    In another bowl, make the egg wash by whisking together eggs and water.

    EggWater
  6. 6Combine breadcrumbs and parsley

    In a third bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs and parsley.

    PankoParsley
  7. 7Coat the potato balls

    Dip each potato ball in the dry batter, then in the egg wash, and finally in the panko breadcrumb mixture, coating them evenly.

    All-purpose flourEggPanko
  8. 8Fry the balls2m 30s

    Heat the oil to 350°F. Fry the potato balls in batches for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.

    Oil for frying
  9. 9Garnish and serve

    Sprinkle some more Parmesan cheese on top before serving and enjoy.

    Parmesan