Christmas Potato Cheese Balls
Add these deicious 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.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 351kcal
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!
Notes
Cornflour: Add cornflour to the potato mix to help the cheese stars retain their shape when cooked.
Frying: Ensure the oil is at a medium/high heat for even frying without burning the stars.
Cheese: Wrap the cheese thoroughly with the potato mix to avoid any leakage while frying.
Nutrition
Serving: 197g | Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 12.72g | Fat: 5.6g | Saturated Fat: 1.972g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.426g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.408g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 463mg | Potassium: 656mg | Fiber: 5.3g | Sugar: 4.44g | Vitamin A: 107IU | Vitamin C: 24.6mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 3.9mg