How to Make Potato Cheese Balls

Potato cheese balls sound amazing and remind me of mozzarella sticks. However, the whole entire ball is made up of potatoes, so it’ll fill you up faster. I’ve never thought this was a thing until I came across a video from How Tasty on YouTube. Potatoes and cheese are some of the perfect combinations. I love how this recipe can be great for kids and adults. This is a fun snack for everyone and I would serve it with marinara sauce on the side. I can only imagine the mix of crispy on the outside and soft on the inside for every bite. Potato cheese balls do not require any complicated ingredients or steps so this is a great recipe for beginners too.

Ingredients:

• 3 large Red Potatoes, 450 g (1 pound) raw and unpeeled
• 100 g (3,5 oz) Mozzarella Cheese
• 50 g (1/2 cup) Parmigiano Reggiano (or Parmesan), freshly grated
• Black Pepper
• Salt

For Breading:

• 3 Eggs
• 50 g (1/2 cup) All-Purpose Flour
• 200 g (about 2 cups) Homemade Breadcrumbs
• 5 g (1 tbsp) Paprika

Directions:

First, peel potatoes and soak in cold water to remove starch excess. Cut the potatoes in big chunks and boil until they’re tender. Drain the potatoes when finished and mash them. Also, make sure the mozzarellas are sliced into small cubes. Form the mashed potatoes into a ball. Then, make a hole in the center of every ball and fill it with cubed Mozzarella cheese.

Next, have your seasoned bread crumbs, flour, and beaten eggs ready. Coat each ball in flour first, then dip into beaten eggs, then roll into Bread Crumbs mix, then deep into eggs again and one last time into Bread Crumbs mix. Continue the process by following along How Tasty’s YouTube tutorial.

This is a must when it comes to party appetizers or quick, easy bites for a gathering. I think these look tasty and fun to eat. The ooey-gooey cheese in the middle and crispy golden brown breading looks amazing. I can’t wait to give this recipe a try because I have all the ingredients already in my pantry.