crispy potato & cheese balls (croquettes)

 

🧀 Crispy Potato Cheese Balls

Ingredients:

• 3 large potatoes, boiled & mashed
• 1 cup mozzarella or cheddar cheese (cubed or shredded)
• 2 tbsp cornflour
• 1 tbsp butter
• Salt & black pepper (to taste)
• ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
• Breadcrumbs
• 1 egg (beaten)
• Oil for frying

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix mashed potatoes with butter, cornflour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
2. Take a small amount, flatten it, add cheese in the center, and form into a ball.
3. Dip each ball in beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
4. Fry in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
5. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Tip: Serve with ketchup, mayo, or chili sauce 🔥