# Crispy Potato Cheese Balls

Learn how to make crispy potato cheese balls, a delicious and cheesy appetizer perfect for any occasion.

- Category: Appetizer
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 10 cooked potatoes
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 100 grams shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup cornflakes, crushed
- 2 cups vegetable oil

## Instructions

1. Place cooked potatoes in a large bowl and mash them thoroughly with a fork.
2. Season the mashed potatoes with salt and pepper.
3. Add fresh chopped parsley to the mashed potatoes.
4. Add cornstarch to the mixture.
5. Add shredded cheddar cheese to the mixture.
6. Mix all ingredients well until a uniform dough is formed.
7. Take a spoonful of the potato mixture and flatten it slightly.
8. Place a piece of mozzarella cheese in the center and enclose it with the potato mixture, forming a ball.
9. Repeat the process for the remaining mixture, creating several potato cheese balls.
10. In a separate bowl, crack an egg and mince a clove of garlic into it.
11. Whisk the egg and garlic mixture until well combined.
12. Crush cornflakes onto a plate for coating.
13. Dip each potato cheese ball into the egg mixture.
14. Roll the coated ball in the crushed cornflakes, ensuring it's fully covered.
15. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan.
16. Carefully place the potato cheese balls into the hot oil.
17. Fry until golden brown and crispy.
18. Remove the fried balls with a slotted spoon and place them in a serving bowl.
19. Garnish with grated cheese and serve hot.

## Equipment

- large bowl
- fork
- potato masher
- spatula
- teaspoon
- garlic press
- plate
- deep pan
- slotted spoon

## Tips

- Ensure the potatoes are well mashed for a smooth consistency.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@essen_paradies/video/7532506124403150102?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7495714195444008481
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/c2d45b6e-abda-4923-a6ce-953cc3b223c8
- Extracted: 2025-07-30

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