Snack
Cheesy Garlic Mozzarella Potato Balls
1 hServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
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1 h
1 hCheesy Garlic Mozzarella Potato Balls
what you need
Ingredients
potatoes (peeled, boiled and mashed)Produce700 g
mozzarella (cut into small cubes)Dairy150 g
parmesan (finely grated)Dairy60 g
garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
eggs (beaten)Dairy2 pieces
breadcrumbsBakery120 g
flourPantry60 g
dried oreganoSpices2 g
saltSpices5 g
black pepper (ground)Spices2 g- vegetable oil (for frying)Pantry500 ml
honeyPantry40 ml- chili flakesSpices2 g
greek yogurtDairy150 g- mayonnaisePantry60 g
lemon juiceProduce15 ml
per serving
Nutrition
444kcal
- Carbs
- 44 g
- Proteins
- 14 g
- Fat
- 24 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Stockpot
Mixing bowl ×3- Potato masher
Frying pan
Slotted spoon
Saucepan
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Cook and mash the potatoes
- Boil the peeled potatoes in salted water until fork tender
- Drain well and mash until smooth
- Let the mash cool completely
- Step 2
Flavour the potato mixture
- Mix the mashed potato with the parmesan, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper
- Taste and adjust the seasoning
- Step 3
Shape and fill the balls
- Take a portion of potato mixture and flatten it in your hand
- Place a mozzarella cube in the centre and seal into a ball
- Repeat with the remaining mixture
- Step 4
Coat the balls
- Roll each ball in the flour
- Dip into the beaten eggs
- Coat generously with breadcrumbs
- Step 5
Fry until golden
- Heat the oil to 175 °C
- Fry the balls in batches until deep golden and crispy
- Drain on paper towels
- Step 6
Make the hot honey
- Warm the honey with the chili flakes
- Drizzle over the fried potato balls
- Step 7
Make the garlic parmesan dip
- Stir together the greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, grated parmesan and minced garlic
- Season with salt and pepper
- Serve the potato balls with the dip