Best Crunchy Potato Cheese Balls Recipes

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CRUNCHY POTATO BALLS



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Cooking is not one of my favorite things to do, so I'm always looking for simple and tasty recipes to feed our growing family (three sons - 8,5 and 7 months). These potato balls make a good snack or appetizer (my two older boys love them with any meal!), and they're a good way to use up leftovers. In fact, I often find myself peeling a few extra potatoes just to make sure there will be leftovers. I've also substituted ground-up hot dogs or sausage for the ham.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups very stiff mashed potatoes
2 cups finely chopped fully cooked ham
1 cup shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 to 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-3/4 cups crushed cornflakes

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the potatoes, ham, cheese, mayonnaise, egg, mustard and pepper. Add enough of the flour to make a stiff mixture. Chill. , Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in cornflakes. Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CRUNCHY POTATO CHEESE BALLS



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I haven't tried this one yet, but it's a local favorite that was published in our town newspaper. Sounds wonderful!

Provided by DuChick

Categories     Potato

Time 50m

Yield 20 balls, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 large potatoes, cooked and peeled
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/4 cup butter, melted
8 ounces American cheese or 8 ounces cheddar cheese, block
1 cup corn flakes, crushed
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Mash potatoes with salt, milk, onion salt and 1/4 cup butter.
  • Chill until firm.
  • Cut cheese into 1 inch cubes.
  • Shape mashed potatoes around the cheese cubes into 2 1/2" balls.
  • Roll in corn flake crumbs.
  • Brush with remaining /14 cup melted butter and place on slightly-greased cookie sheets.
  • Bake 20 minutes at 350* or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 821.2, Fat 32, SaturatedFat 20, Cholesterol 85, Sodium 1169.5, Carbohydrate 114.3, Fiber 13.2, Sugar 5.2, Protein 23.1

CRISPY POTATO BALLS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 balls

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups Mashed Potatoes, recipe follows, cold
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil, for frying
Kosher salt
5 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) salted butter, plus more for topping
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup half-and-half, or more if desired
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Mix together the Mashed Potatoes, flour, egg, parsley, Parmesan, mozzarella and black pepper in a bowl. Place the breadcrumbs on a large plate.
  • Form the potato mix into 12 golf-ball-sized balls. The mixture will be a little sticky, so wet your hands a little as you go. Place the balls directly on the breadcrumbs and roll each ball in the breadcrumbs, pressing to make sure they stick well. Put the breadcrumbed balls on a plate.
  • Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to 375 degrees F, or until the mixture bubbles when a breadcrumb is added.
  • Add the balls to the oil and fry until golden brown on all sides, 3 to 5 minutes total. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle immediately with salt.
  • Garnish with more Parmesan and parsley.
  • Peel and cut the potatoes into pieces of approximately the same size. Bring a large pot of water to a simmer and add the potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook until a fork easily slides into the potatoes with no resistance and the potatoes almost, but not totally, fall apart, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Drain the potatoes in a large colander. Place them back into the dry pot and put the pot on the stove. Mash the potatoes over a low heat, allowing all the steam to escape.
  • Turn off the stove and add the butter, cream cheese and half-and-half. Mash, mash, mash! Add the seasoned salt and black pepper.
  • Stir well and place in a medium baking dish. Throw a few pats of butter over the top of the potatoes and place bake until the butter has melted and the potatoes are warmed through, a few minutes.

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