Description
- These Crispy Potato & Cheese Bombs with Garlic Butter are irresistibly crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. Packed with cheesy mashed potatoes and drizzled with rich garlic butter, they make the perfect appetizer or side dish!
Ingredients
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2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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¼ cup cream cheese, softened
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1 tablespoon sour cream
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
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2 large eggs, beaten
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1 ½ cups breadcrumbs (panko works great)
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2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
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Cook Potatoes: Boil the cubed potatoes in salted water until tender, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth. Let cool slightly.
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Make Potato Filling: To the mashed potatoes, add cheddar cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Stir until everything is well combined.
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Form Potato Bombs: Scoop 1–2 tablespoons of the potato mixture and roll into a ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
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Coat the Potato Bombs: Dredge each potato ball in flour, dip in beaten egg, then coat in breadcrumbs.
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Fry: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the potato bombs in batches for about 3-4 minutes per side or until golden and crispy. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
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Make Garlic Butter: In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
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Coat with Garlic Butter: Drizzle the garlic butter over the crispy potato bombs. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
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Freezer Tip: You can freeze the uncoated potato bombs for up to a month. When ready to cook, fry directly from the freezer.
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Cheese Variations: Feel free to swap in other cheeses like mozzarella, gouda, or Monterey Jack for a different flavor.
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Serving Idea: Serve with ranch dressing, marinara sauce, or sour cream for dipping!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato bomb
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg