Source: Olga Kriger, AdobeStockSoft inside, yet golden and crispy outside – potato balls will delight everyone. This simple snack requires minimal ingredients and is sure to be a hit with both adults and children. We're sharing 10 delicious recipes!
1. Mashed Potato Balls
Source: pinterest.comThe easiest, yet very delicious classic recipe.
You will need: 1.2 kg potatoes, 120 g breadcrumbs, 4 eggs.
Preparation: Boil potatoes until tender, let them cool slightly, and mash them with 2 beaten eggs. Season to taste. Form into balls and dip them in the remaining eggs. Roll in breadcrumbs and fry until golden in plenty of oil.
2. Cheesy Potato Balls
Source: strjapuchka.ruTo ensure the cheese doesn't leak out, the breading should be thick.
You will need: 500 g mashed potatoes, 100 g hard cheese, 150 g breadcrumbs, 100 g flour, 2 eggs, 50 ml milk, spices.
Preparation: Mix mashed potatoes with one egg, 90 g flour, and spices to taste. Let the mixture rest for 15 minutes and then form into balls. Place a cheese cube inside each ball. Whisk the remaining egg, flour, and milk. Dip the potato balls in the batter and roll them in breadcrumbs. Fry them until golden in deep oil and serve.
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3. Potato Balls with Herbs and Parmesan
Source: sitereceptov.ruChoose herbs to your liking – dill, parsley, or any other.
You will need: 300 g potatoes, 2 tbsp starch, 30 g Parmesan, 3 sprigs of herbs, spices.
Preparation: Boil potatoes until tender and mash them. Add starch, spices, chopped herbs, and grated Parmesan. Mix the mass, form small balls, and fry them for 2-3 minutes in deep oil.
4. Potato Balls in Nut Breading
Source: AdobeStockAn interesting feature of these balls is that they are baked in the oven.
You will need: 500 g potatoes, 1 egg, 2 cloves garlic, 1-2 sprigs rosemary, 50 g breadcrumbs, 60 g nuts, spices.
Preparation: Boil potatoes, mash them, and mix with egg, minced garlic, rosemary, and spices. Form potato balls from the resulting mixture. In a blender, finely chop roasted nuts with breadcrumbs and roll the balls in this breading. Bake them in the oven for 20-25 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
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5. Potato Balls with Mushrooms
Source: dzen.ruIf desired, you can mix the filling directly into the potato dough.
You will need: 500 g potatoes, 300 g mushrooms, 1 onion, 1 egg, 1 cup breadcrumbs, spices.
Preparation: Boil and mash potatoes. Finely chop onion and mushrooms, fry them until cooked, and season. Form small patties from the mashed potatoes, place the filling, and roll into balls with mushrooms inside. Dip the resulting balls in beaten egg, roll in breadcrumbs, and fry until golden in deep oil.
6. Cheesy Potato Balls without Breading
Source: pinterest.comAny cheese with a bright and distinct flavor will work.
You will need: 4 potatoes, 150 g cheese, spices.
Preparation: Boil potatoes until tender, mash them, and mix with spices and grated cheese. Mix the mass, form balls from it, and bake them for 15-20 minutes in the oven at 180-190 degrees Celsius.
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7. Raw Potato Balls in the Oven
Source: dzen.ruMost often, such balls are made from mashed potatoes, but there is also an alternative option.
You will need: 1 kg potatoes, 100 g butter, 2 cloves garlic, 100 g hard cheese, spices.
Preparation: Grate potatoes, mix with spices, and squeeze lightly. Add grated cheese and garlic, add softened butter, and mix. Form balls from this mixture and bake for 30-40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius in the oven.
8. Potato Balls with Fish Filling
Source: fullandhappy.livejournal.comDuring baking, flip the balls once to the other side.
You will need: 200 g cooked fish fillet, 2 potatoes, 1 egg, 1 tbsp flour, 1 bunch of herbs, spices.
Preparation: Boil and grate potatoes on a fine grater. Chop herbs, pass fish through a meat grinder, beat egg, and mix everything together. Season, form balls, and roll them in flour. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
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9. Potato Balls with Minced Meat
Source: postila.ruThese balls are equally good with ketchup or sour cream sauce.
You will need: 1 kg potatoes, 1 onion, 400 g minced meat, 1 egg, 1 bunch of herbs, 2 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp flour, 150 g breadcrumbs.
Preparation: Boil potatoes, mash them, and mix with flour, egg, softened butter, chopped herbs, and spices. Mince and fry onion, add minced meat, and fry until cooked. Form a small patty from the mashed potatoes, place some minced meat on it, and form a ball with the filling inside. Prepare the remaining potato balls in the same way. Then roll them in breadcrumbs and fry in plenty of oil until golden.
10. Potato Balls with Gravy
Source: foodrecipeshub.comIn this form, potato balls can even serve as a main dish or a side dish.
You will need: 500 g potatoes, 80 g flour, 1 egg, 90 g onion, 350 g minced meat, 1 cup tomato juice, 1 cup sour cream, spices, 50 g butter.
Preparation: Boil potatoes, mash them, and mix with spices, egg, and flour. Separately mix minced meat, spices, and chopped onion. Form balls from the mashed potatoes with the meat filling inside.
Place them in a greased pan. Mix tomato juice and sour cream, and pour over. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes covered. Drizzle with melted butter and simmer until cooked or bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.