Crispy, cheesy potato and veggie balls - fried or baked party bites that kids and adults will love! Loaded with flavour and melty goodness, they make the perfect starter or lunchbox treat. Serve with ketchup or a spicy dip for extra fun.
Ingredients
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For the Cheese Balls
150 gPotatoes (boiled)
50 gCheddar cheese (or processed cheese)
125 gMozzarella cheese
2 tbspBell peppers (red/green)
1/2 cupCorn kernels (fresh, steamed, or thawed frozen)
In a large bowl, combine the grated boiled potatoes, grated cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, finely chopped bell peppers, corn kernels, chopped green chillies, garlic paste, Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
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Shape the Cheese Balls
Using a small scoop or your hands, shape the potato-cheese mixture into lime-sized balls, about 2 tbsp each. A scoop helps ensure uniform size. Place the shaped balls on a plate and set aside.
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Prepare the Slurry for Coating
In another bowl, whisk together the cornflour, all-purpose flour, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 to 1/2 cup water until you have a smooth, lump-free batter of coating consistency.
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Coat the Cheese Balls
Pour the breadcrumbs into a shallow dish and mix in 1/4 tsp salt. Roll each cheese ball in the breadcrumbs to coat evenly. Then dip each ball in the cornflour slurry, allowing excess to drip off, and again roll in the breadcrumbs for a double coating. Place the coated balls on a clean plate.
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Chill the Cheese Balls
Transfer the plate of coated cheese balls to the refrigerator and chill for at least 20 minutes. This helps the balls firm up so they hold their shape during frying.