Delight your taste buds with our gourmet Jalapeño Potato Balls, a sensational creation born out of the desire to elevate leftover mashed potatoes into a crispy, spicy, and cheesy delight. Seasoned with garlic and Parmesan, each bite promises an explosion of flavors, with fluffy interiors and a golden-brown, crunchy exterior. Perfectly paired with a dollop of sour cream, bacon crumbles, and your favorite dipping sauce, these balls are a culinary marvel that transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet experience.
Preparation of Mashed Potatoes:
Begin by ensuring your mashed potatoes have the ideal consistency – not too liquidy or runny. The picture below provides a reference. This crucial step sets the foundation for the perfect texture of our Jalapeño Potato Balls.
Ingredients:
Mashed Potato Base:
2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
1 egg
3 fresh Jalapeño peppers, finely chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Coating and Garnish:
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (for coating)
1/2 cup breadcrumbs or Panko
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
A dollop of sour cream for each ball
Bacon crumbles for topping
Copycat Chick-Fil-A sauce for dipping
Instructions:
Prepare Potato Mixture:
In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, egg, chopped Jalapeños, garlic and onion powder, shredded mozzarella, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and flour. Ensure thorough mixing for a homogenous mixture.
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