Description
Bite-sized comfort with a gourmet twist, featuring creamy mashed potato balls stuffed with tangy goat cheese and coated in a crunchy walnut and garlic crust.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, then drain and mash until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Mix in salt, pepper, and chives. Take a tablespoon of potato mixture, flatten, place a small amount of goat cheese in the center, and shape into a ball, enclosing the cheese.
- Set up a breading station: flour in one bowl, beaten egg in another, and a mix of chopped walnuts, breadcrumbs, and minced garlic in a third.
- Roll each potato ball in flour, dip in egg, then coat thoroughly in the walnut mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry the bites in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.