Add these delicious Christmas Potato Cheese Balls to your holiday spread for a truly tantalizing starter! Encased in a golden, crunchy exterior, these balls reveal a soft, cheesy potato center upon biting. Shaped into charming star shapes, they’re perfect for dipping into your sauce of choice.
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Like most people, I love cheeseballs, and this season, I’ve decided to sprinkle a dash of holiday cheer on them by shaping them into adorable stars! The panko breadcrumb coating ensures a delightful crunch with every bite, while the inside oozes with gooey, molten cheese. They’re irresistibly moreish—I guarantee you’ll be reaching for one after another!
For an extra touch of festive flair, why not try this garlic and cheese Christmas tree, Dauphinoise Potatoes with Cheese and Christmas Pizza Bread with Broccoli.
What I Love About this Recipe
- They are filled with mouthwatering textures, crispy panko, soft potato and an oozy gooey center.
- The stars add a festive flare to this holiday appetizer.
- They are easy to customize.
- It can be doubled or tripled to feed a crowd.
Ingredients
- Potato: Use potatoes that are good for boiling. Wash, peel and chop them into equal-sized chunks before cooking.
- Cornflour: This helps the potato stars to stick together when frying.
- Salt: To taste.
- Black pepper: To taste.
- Garlic powder: For flavor.
- Mozzarella: Or any other string cheese of your choice
- Egg: Beaten To help the panko flakes stick to the cheese stars.
- Panko breadcrumbs: For the crispy crust.
- Any dipping sauce: For serving.
Tips and Substitutions
- Cornflour: Incorporate cornflour to ensure the cheese stars maintain their form during cooking.
- Frying: Heat the oil to a medium/high temperature to fry the stars evenly without burning.
- Cheese: Encase the cheese completely within the potato mixture to prevent any leakage during frying.
Recipe Variations
For a more flavorful filling, mix in minced garlic and freshly chopped herbs.
Instead of the usual shapes, form the mixture into balls or use festive cookie cutters to create shapes like Christmas trees and more.
How to Make Christmas Potato Cheese Balls
- Wash and peel potatoes. Chop them into equal-sized chunks. Place them in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-17 minutes or until soft. Drain excess water.
2. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder and cornflour. Mash the potatoes until soft and smooth and mix well.
3. Take 1-2 tablespoons of mashed potato and flatten it in your palm. Place a portion of cheese in the center, then carefully seal it into a ball, ensuring the cheese is fully enclosed. Gently press to slightly flatten, then use a star-shaped cookie cutter to create a festive star form.
4. Next coat the stars in egg wash, then panko and set aside. Repeat for the remaining potato.
5. Heat oil in saucepan or deep fryer. Fry cheese stars for 5-7 minutes on medium or until golden. Place on a paper towel to soak up excess oil.
Serve these mouthwatering stars and enjoy them with ketchup, sriracha or marinara sauce.
FAQs
Place leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat them in the microwave when you are ready to serve.
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Christmas Potato Cheese Balls
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan or deep fryer
- 1 Medium sized bowl
- 1 Star-shaped cookie cutter
Ingredients
- 500 g of potatoes
- 2 teaspoon of cornflour
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder
- Mozzarella or any other string cheese of your choice
- 1 egg
- 2 cups of panko breadcrumbs
- Any dipping sauce
Instructions
- Begin by washing and peeling the potatoes. Chop them into equal-sized chunks to ensure even cooking.
- Place the chunks in a pot and cover them with cold water. Bring the water to a boil and cook the potatoes for 15-17 minutes, or until they are soft. Then, drain the excess water.
- Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cornflour to the drained potatoes. Mash the mixture until it is soft and smooth, ensuring all ingredients are well combined.
- Scoop 1-2 tablespoons of the mashed potato mixture into your palm and flatten it. Place a portion of cheese in the center, then carefully seal it into a ball, making sure the cheese is fully enclosed. Gently press to slightly flatten the ball, then use a star-shaped cookie cutter to create a festive star form.
- Coat the stars first in egg wash and then in panko breadcrumbs. Set them aside and repeat the process with the remaining potato mixture.
- Heat oil in a saucepan or deep fryer. Fry the cheese stars for 5-7 minutes on medium heat, or until they are golden brown. Remove them from the oil and place them on a paper towel to soak up any excess oil. Serve these mouthwatering cheese stars with ketchup, sriracha, or marinara sauce, and enjoy!
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