# Crispy Potato Cheese Balls

Crispy potato cheese balls with homemade ranch dressing.

- Servings: 30 servings
- Total time: 24 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 0.33 cup cornstarch
- 1 to taste Salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 eggs
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.33 cup buttermilk
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tbsp dried dill
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 to taste Salt
- 1 tsp lemon juice

## Instructions

1. Peel and cut the potatoes into small chunks. Boil for 10-15 minutes in salt water until fork-tender.
2. Mash the potatoes with a potato grater or masher until nice and smooth.
3. Add salt to taste, pepper, garlic powder, and cornstarch to the mashed potatoes. Mix until everything is well combined.
4. Take 2-3 tablespoons of the potato mixture and flatten it out by hand. Stuff with mozzarella cheese and close it by hand, making it a ball shape. Repeat with the remaining potato mixture.
5. Prepare the dry batter by placing the panko bread crumbs in a shallow dish.
6. Prepare the wet batter by whisking together the eggs, salt, and pepper in a separate shallow dish.
7. Dip each potato ball into the wet batter, coating it completely, then roll it in the dry batter to coat. Place the coated potato ball on a plate or tray. Repeat with the remaining potato balls.
8. Heat about 2-3 inches (5-7.5 cm) of oil in a deep frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add a few potato balls (do not overcrowd) and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Repeat with the remaining potato balls.
9. Remove the fried potato balls from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
10. Serve the crispy potato cheese balls hot with ranch dressing.

## Equipment

- potato masher
- bowl
- plate
- shallow dish
- whisk
- deep frying pan or wok
- paper towel

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGTmDIQPoV4/?igsh=MWNmeHM2eGVzZG1pMQ==
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- Extracted: 2025-02-22

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