Here’s a delicious recipe for Crispy Potato & Cheese Bombs with Garlic Butter — crispy on the outside, cheesy and soft inside, and loaded with garlic buttery goodness!
🥔🧀 Crispy Potato & Cheese Bombs with Garlic Butter
Serves: 4 | Prep Time: 20 min | Cook Time: 25 min
🛒 Ingredients
For the Potato Bombs:
- 3 cups mashed potatoes (prepared, chilled or fresh)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko for extra crispiness)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: chopped chives or green onions for extra flavor
For the Garlic Butter:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried parsley)
- Pinch of salt
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Potato Mixture:
- In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, shredded cheddar, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and optional herbs.
- Make sure the mixture is firm enough to form balls. If too soft, add a bit of flour.
2. Form the Balls:
- Roll the potato mixture into golf ball-sized balls.
3. Coat the Potato Balls:
- Set up a breading station: one bowl with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
- Roll each ball in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- For extra crunch, repeat the egg and breadcrumb step (double breading).
4. Cook the Potato Bombs:
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry potato balls in batches for about 3–4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels.
5. Make Garlic Butter:
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant (do not brown).
- Stir in parsley and a pinch of salt.
6. Serve:
- Drizzle garlic butter over crispy potato bombs or toss them gently in the butter before serving.
- Serve immediately as a snack or appetizer.
📝 Tips & Variations
- Add cooked bacon bits or diced jalapeños to the potato mixture for extra flavor.
- Substitute mozzarella cheese for a gooey cheesy center.
- Bake instead of frying: place breaded balls on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway.