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Crispy Potato Cheese Balls

These Crispy Mozzarella Stuffed Potato Balls are the ultimate comfort food snack—golden and crunchy on the outside with a warm, gooey cheese center. Made with simple pantry ingredients like potatoes, cornstarch, and seasonings, they come together easily and fry up beautifully crisp. Perfect as an appetizer, party snack, or side dish, these cheesy potato bites are best served hot for that cheese pull.
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Ingredients

  • * 1 pound potatoes peeled and chopped
  • * 2–3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • * ½ teaspoon salt
  • * ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • * ½ teaspoon onion powder or garlic powder
  • * 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
  • * Mozzarella cheese block cut into cubes.
  • * Oil for frying

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook for about 15 minutes, or until fork-tender.
  • Drain well and mash the potatoes until smooth.
  • Add the cornstarch, salt, black pepper, onion (or garlic) powder, and chopped parsley. Mix until a soft, dough-like texture forms.
  • Cut the mozzarella into small cubes.
  • Scoop a portion of the potato mixture, flatten it in your hand, place a cube of mozzarella in the center, and seal it completely. Roll into a smooth ball.
  • Heat oil to 350°F.
  • Fry the potato balls in batches until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
  • Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve warm for the best cheese pull.