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Potato Cheese Balls
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Potato Cheese Balls

1 h 5 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • potatoes (peeled)Produce600 g
  • cornstarchPantry30 g
  • saltSpices5 g
  • chicken or mushroom bouillon powderPantry4 g
  • pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • parsley (chopped)Produce8 g
  • mozzarella (cut into small cubes)Dairy110 g
  • cooking oil (for frying)Pantry1 litre

per serving

Nutrition

384kcal

Carbs
30 g
Proteins
8 g
Fat
26 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Potato masher
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Kitchen thermometer
  • Slotted spoon

step by step

Method

  1. Boil the potatoes

    • Boil the potatoes until fork-tender.
    • Drain and dry them well.
    Step 1
  2. Mash the potatoes

    • Mash the warm potatoes until completely smooth.
    Step 2
  3. Make the potato dough

    • Mix in the salt, bouillon, pepper, parsley and cornstarch until a soft dough forms.
    Step 3
  4. Shape and fill the balls

    • Take a small portion of potato dough, press a cube of cheese into the center and seal tightly.
    • Roll each ball smooth.
    Step 4
  5. Chill

    • Chill the balls so they hold their shape.
    Step 5
  6. Fry

    • Heat the oil to 170–175 °C.
    • Fry the balls until golden, without moving them for the first 30 seconds.
    Step 6
  7. Serve

    • Serve hot.
    Step 7