# Crispy Potato Cheese Balls

A recipe for crispy potato and mozzarella cheese balls, fried until golden brown and served with ketchup.

- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 3 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- Oil for frying
- Ketchup, for serving

## Instructions

1. Boil and mash the potatoes until smooth.
2. Mix in the cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and chili flakes.
3. Take a small portion of the potato mixture, flatten it in your hand, and place a cube of mozzarella in the center.
4. Seal and roll into a ball.
5. Place the potato cheese balls in the freezer for 30 minutes to help them firm up.
6. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the potato cheese balls until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
7. Remove and drain on paper towels.
8. Serve hot with ketchup and enjoy the gooey cheese pull.

## Equipment

- pan
- paper towels

## Tips

- Place the potato cheese balls in the freezer for 30 minutes to help them firm up.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/18LSLEqFxn/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b540c3e4-4e41-4e6d-8736-fd652ebc969f
- Extracted: 2026-06-23

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