Ingredients
2-3 big potatoes, or
2 cups, mashedShredded cheese,
1 cup (choose between mozzarella, cheddar, or another kind)
1/4 cup of finely grated ParmesanChop
1/4 cup of green onions or chives if desired.powdered garlic,
1/2 teaspoonhalf a teaspoon of celery powderAdd seasonings of salt and pepper to taste.
1 cup of breadcrumbs, plain or panko style
2 or 3 beaten eggs (to form a binding)Frying oil (canola or vegetable)
Getting Ready
If you’re short on mashed potatoes, boil and mash some potatoes with some salt, pepper, and any seasonings you want. Set aside. Allow the mashed potatoes to cool down a little.
Step Two: Combine All of the Filling Ingredients: Mash potatoes, shredded cheese, Parmesan cheese, green onions (if desired), garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper should be mixed together in a big basin. Thoroughly blend all ingredients.
Next, shape the mixture into balls, using a tiny bit at a time. Roll each ball into a ball with a diameter of approximately 1-1.5 inches. Keep going until you’ve used up the whole mixture.
4.Bread the Balls: Arrange a spread with two bowls: one for the beaten eggs and another for the breadcrumbs. Coat each potato ball with breadcrumbs after dipping it in the egg and letting excess egg drain off.
5. Deep-fry the potato balls in oil heated over medium-high heat (about 350°F or 175°C) in a saucepan or skillet. Fry the potato balls in batches, being careful with each addition, until they are crispy and golden brown, which should take around 3 to 4 minutes.After taking them out, set them on a paper towel-lined dish to soak up any extra oil.Warm the tortillas and top with sour cream, ranch, or marinara, if desired.
6. Serve.Advice: If you want to amp up the taste of your potato combination, try adding some cooked bacon or ham.If you’d rather have a healthy alternative, you may bake them at 400°F (200°C) for around 20-25 minutes. Toss them with a little oil spray before baking.Those Cheesy Potato Balls are sure to please.