Cheesy Garlic Parmesan Potato Balls

Method

1. 01
   Step 1Boil the potatoes

   Peel and cut the potatoes into 2-inch cubes. Boil them in salted water until fork-tender.

   PotatoSalt
2. 02
   Step 2Mix potato filling

   In a mixing bowl, mash the potatoes. Add corn starch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, dried parsley, and Parmesan cheese. Mix thoroughly until it starts to form a dough.

   PotatoCornstarchSaltGarlic powderBlack pepperParsleyParmesan
3. 03
   Step 3Form the cheese balls

   Take some potato filling, flatten it, and add a square of mozzarella cheese. Close it to form a ball shape. Repeat this process with the remaining potato filling to form balls and set them aside.

   8oz Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese Block, cut into small squares
4. 04
   Step 4Prepare dry batter

   In a separate bowl, make the dry batter. Add all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well and set aside.

   All-purpose flourCornstarchSaltBlack pepperGarlic powder
5. 05
   Step 5Make egg wash

   In another bowl, make the egg wash by whisking together eggs and water.

   EggWater
6. 06
   Step 6Combine breadcrumbs and parsley

   In a third bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs and parsley.

   PankoParsley
7. 07
   Step 7Coat the potato balls

   Dip each potato ball in the dry batter, then in the egg wash, and finally in the panko breadcrumb mixture, coating them evenly.

   All-purpose flourEggPanko
8. 08
   Step 8Fry the balls2m 30s

   Heat the oil to 350°F. Fry the potato balls in batches for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.

   Oil for frying
9. 09
   Step 9Garnish and serve

   Sprinkle some more Parmesan cheese on top before serving and enjoy.

   Parmesan