At a Glance
Crispy Mozzarella Potato Balls is a 30-minute sides recipe for 2 servings, built around medium potatoes, boiled and mashed, salt, black pepper, garlic powder.
- Best for
- Sides
- Total time
- 30 minutes
- Servings
- 2
- Key ingredients
- medium potatoes, boiled and mashed, salt, black pepper, garlic powder
Ingredients
Gather everything before you start so the cooking flow stays quick and clean.
- 2 pieces medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 cup mozzarella cubes
- 1 piece egg, beaten
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 for frying oil for frying
- 2 tbsp tomato sauce, for serving
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Boil potatoes until tender, then mash until smooth.
- Mix mashed potatoes with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Take a spoonful of potato mixture, place mozzarella in the center, and seal into a ball.
- Dip each ball in beaten egg, then coat in breadcrumbs.
- Fry in hot oil for 3–4 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain and serve hot with tomato sauce.
Nutrition Estimate
209 calories
5g protein
9g carbs
17g fat
Nutrition values are estimates for home cooking guidance and may vary by ingredient brand, weight, and cooking method.
