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Crispy Garlic Parmesan Potato Balls
Indulge in these Crispy Garlic Parmesan Potato Balls, a delightful snack or appetizer that’s cheesy, melty, and incredibly satisfying. Boiled and mashed potatoes are seasoned with garlic, onion, salt, pepper, and paprika, then mixed with cornstarch and Parmesan cheese. Each ball is filled with a cube of Gouda cheese and deep-fried until perfectly golden and crispy on the outside with a warm, gooey center. A perfect bite for any occasion!
#Potato
#Cheese
#Crispy
#Snack
#Appetizer
#Fried
#Parmesan
#Gouda
Golden Crispy Potato Balls
Recipe Information
18m
Prep Time
30m
Cook Time
48m
Total Time
5
Servings
Medium
Snack Food
English
Nutrition (per serving)
350
Calories
15g
Protein
40g
Carbs
25g
Fat
Melty Cheese Center
Ingredients
Servings: 5
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Instructions
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- Peel the potatoes and boil them in salted water until they are very tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well.20m
Preview20mPreviewPeel the potatoes and boil them in salted water until they are very tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well. - Mash the drained potatoes thoroughly until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.3m
Preview3mPreviewMash the drained potatoes thoroughly until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly. - In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes with cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped fresh parsley. Mix everything together until evenly combined and a firm, workable dough forms.5m
Preview5mPreviewIn a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes with cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped fresh parsley. Mix everything together until evenly combined and a firm, workable dough forms. - Take a small portion of the potato mixture, flatten it in your palm. Place one Gouda cheese cube in the center, then carefully enclose the cheese with the potato mixture, rolling it into a compact ball. Repeat this process for all the potato mixture and cheese cubes.10m
Preview10mPreviewTake a small portion of the potato mixture, flatten it in your palm. Place one Gouda cheese cube in the center, then carefully enclose the cheese with the potato mixture, rolling it into a compact ball. Repeat this process for all the potato mixture and cheese cubes. - Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pot or Dutch oven to approximately 350°F (175°C). Carefully drop the potato balls into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 3-5 minutes per batch.10m
Preview10mPreviewHeat the vegetable oil in a deep pot or Dutch oven to approximately 350°F (175°C). Carefully drop the potato balls into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 3-5 minutes per batch. - Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried potato balls from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve immediately while hot and the cheese is still melty.2m
Preview2mPreviewUsing a slotted spoon, remove the fried potato balls from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve immediately while hot and the cheese is still melty.
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