Deep Fried Mashed Potato Cheese Bites - recipe

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko crumbs

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Crushed crackers can provide a similar texture at a lower cost.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is generally less expensive than olive oil.

Boil 3 potatoes in a pot of water for about 5 to 10 minutes until fork-tender.

Let the boiled potatoes cool down completely in the fridge for about an hour.

Mash the cooled potatoes and season with salt and black pepper.

Cut cheddar cheese into bite-sized pieces.

Cover each cheese cube with the mashed potato and roll into a ball.

Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and bread crumbs.

Dredge each potato ball in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with bread crumbs.

Place the breaded potato balls in the freezer for about an hour to set.

Heat oil in a deep fryer to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).

Fry the potato balls in batches for about 5-6 minutes until golden brown on the outside and the cheese is melted inside.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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