These crispy, golden-brown potato balls are a delightful twist on the classic baked potato. They’re perfect as a side dish or a snack, and they’re surprisingly easy to make.
Ingredients:
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions:
- Boil the Potatoes: Boil the cubed potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain well and mash them.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes with the Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Form the Balls: Shape the potato mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Coat the Balls: Dip each potato ball in the beaten egg, then roll it in the flour, followed by the breadcrumbs.
- Bake the Balls: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the coated potato balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Serve the baked potato balls hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ketchup, ranch dressing, or a creamy garlic aioli.
Tips:
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the potato mixture.
- To make the potato balls extra crispy, you can double-coat them in the egg and breadcrumb mixture.
- If you want to make these ahead of time, you can bake the potato balls and then reheat them in a preheated oven.