Crispy Potato & Cheese Bombs with Garlic Butter: The Ultimate Comfort Bite Recipe
These Crispy Potato & Cheese Bombs with Garlic Butter offer the perfect comfort bite—golden, crunchy on the outside, and soft, cheesy on the inside. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, they combine creamy mashed potatoes with melted cheese, all enhanced by a rich garlic butter drizzle and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 12-15 potato & cheese bombs 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Potato & Cheese Bombs
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garlic Butter
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Garnish
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, shredded cheese, all-purpose flour, egg, salt, and black pepper. Stir until all components are thoroughly blended and form a consistent mixture.
- Form Balls: Using your hands or a spoon, shape the mixture into small, bite-sized balls. Arrange them evenly spaced on a baking sheet to keep their shape before frying.
- Heat Oil: In a deep fryer or a large pot, heat oil over medium heat until it reaches about 350°F (175°C), suitable for deep frying.
- Fry Potato Balls: Carefully place the prepared potato balls into the hot oil. Fry them for approximately 5 minutes, turning as needed, until they turn golden brown and achieve a crispy exterior.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: While the bombs are frying, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook gently for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
- Drain and Drizzle: Remove the fried potato bombs from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil. Then, drizzle the warm garlic butter evenly over the bombs for added flavor.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the garlic-buttered potato bombs if desired, and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- For best texture, use leftover mashed potatoes or freshly made that are not too wet.
- You can substitute cheese types depending on preference—cheddar offers sharpness, mozzarella gives stretchiness.
- Maintain oil temperature consistently to ensure even crispy cooking without excess oil absorption.
- These bombs can be served with sour cream or a spicy dipping sauce for variety.
- Use fresh garlic for the best aromatic garlic butter flavor.
Keywords: potato cheese bombs, crispy potato bites, garlic butter, appetizer, comfort food, fried snacks
