Description
Golden, ultra-crispy potato cheese bombs with a fluffy potato center and gooey melted cheese an irresistible appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (cold works best)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs or panko
- Oil for frying
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Add mashed potatoes to a bowl and mix with mozzarella, cheddar, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 2. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll into balls.
- 3. Set up a dredging station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- 4. Roll each potato ball in flour, dip in egg, then coat in breadcrumbs.
- 5. Heat oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C).
- 6. Fry potato cheese bombs in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden and crispy.
- 7. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 8. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Freeze the potato balls for 15 minutes before frying to prevent cheese leakage.
- Serve with ranch, marinara, or spicy aioli for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bombs
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: potato cheese bombs, crispy potato bites, cheese stuffed potatoes