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Potato Mozzarella-Stuffed Croquettes (Mashed Potato Balls)

Here's how you make Potato Mozzarella-Stuffed Croquettes (Mashed Potato Balls)
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 25m
  • Cook: 3m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled (russet only!)
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (freshly grated)
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
  • Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 2 large eggs (light beaten)
  • 1 package (12 ounce) mozzarella cheese strings (Kraft, or your favorite brand - slice the cheese strings that you are using for the croquettes in half)
  • Seasoned dry bread crumbs (as much as you need)
  • Olive oil, for frying
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork tender, and let cool for 30 minutes.

  • Step 2: In a large bowl, mash the potatoes. (For a creamier texture, use a potato ricer.) Add the Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, onion powder and salt. Season generously with pepper. Add one egg and mix well, until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.

  • Step 3: Grab a handful of mashed potatoes and press into logs that are 1 1/2-inches thick by 3 inches long. With your finger, create an indentation in the middle of the log and add a mozzarella cheese slice. Close up the logs and make sure the mozzarella is fully covered. Reshape if necessary.

  • Step 4: For the batter, dip potato logs in a beaten egg and cover with breadcrumbs.

  • Step 5: Heat the olive oil in a large pot to 350 degrees F.

  • Step 6: Fry in the oil in batches until the potato croquettes are crispy and golden brown (about 3 minutes).

  • Step 7: Let drain on a paper towel lined plate. Serve warm.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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