Ooooh 😍 — Crispy Potato & Cheese Bombs with Garlic Butter are an absolute treat — crispy outside, gooey cheesy inside, and drenched in buttery garlic goodness. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish.
Here’s how to make them 👇
🧀 Crispy Potato & Cheese Bombs with Garlic Butter
🕒 Total time
About 45 minutes
🥔 Ingredients
For the Potato Mixture
- 2 large potatoes (about 500 g), peeled and boiled
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan (optional, for flavor)
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions or parsley (optional)
- Salt — to taste
- Black pepper — to taste
- ½ tsp chili flakes or paprika (optional)
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
For the Filling
- 100–150 g (about 1 cup) mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
(You can also mix mozzarella + cheddar for more flavor.)
For Coating
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
For Frying
- Oil for deep frying (vegetable, canola, or sunflower)
For Garlic Butter Drizzle
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
🔪 Instructions
1. Prepare the Potato Base
- Mash the boiled potatoes with butter until smooth.
- Add Parmesan, green onions, salt, pepper, chili flakes, and garlic powder.
- Mix well — the texture should be soft but hold together.
2. Form the Cheese Bombs
- Take a spoonful of mashed potato in your palm.
- Flatten slightly and place a cube of cheese in the center.
- Seal and roll into a smooth ball (about golf-ball size).
- Repeat with the remaining mixture.
3. Coat the Bombs
- Roll each ball in flour → then dip in beaten egg → then coat with breadcrumbs.
- For extra crunch, you can double-coat: egg → breadcrumbs again.
- Chill in the fridge for 15 minutes to firm up (optional but helps keep shape).
4. Fry Until Crispy
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the balls in batches until golden brown and crispy (about 2–3 minutes per side).
- Drain on paper towels.
5. Make Garlic Butter
- In a small pan, melt butter.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 20–30 seconds (don’t burn it!).
- Stir in chopped parsley.
6. Serve
- Drizzle the warm garlic butter over the crispy potato bombs.
- Serve immediately while the cheese inside is still melty! 🧈🧀
💡 Tips:
- Add cooked bacon bits or jalapeños to the filling for a flavor twist.
- If you prefer baking: bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden, then brush with garlic butter.
Would you like me to give you an air fryer version (less oil, same crisp)?
