Description
Delicious Garlic Potato Pops are crispy, flavorful bites of mashed potatoes mixed with cheddar cheese and garlic, coated in breadcrumbs, and fried until golden brown. Perfect as a party appetizer or a fun snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Mashed Potato Balls:
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (preferably cold)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 large egg
Breading and Frying:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix the Potato Mixture: In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, minced garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and paprika. Shape into 1-inch balls.
- Chill the Balls: Refrigerate the potato balls for 15–20 minutes to firm up.
- Prepare Breading Stations: Set up bowls with flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs.
- Bread the Potato Balls: Roll each ball in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Fry: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry the potato pops until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes per batch.
- Drain and Serve: Remove from oil, drain on paper towels, and serve warm with dipping sauce.
Notes
- You can bake these in a 400°F oven for 15–20 minutes as a healthier alternative.
- For added flavor, consider mixing in chopped chives or green onions to the potato mixture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 pops
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
