Description
Crispy Potato Cheese Bombs are golden, crunchy potato bites filled with gooey melted cheese, baked to perfection for the ultimate comfort food appetizer everyone loves.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups starchy potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika or chili flakes (optional)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Extra cheese cubes for stuffing
Instructions
- Boil diced potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, then drain well.
- Mash potatoes until smooth and let cool slightly.
- Mix in cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Form potato mixture into golf ball-sized portions.
- Press a cheese cube into the center of each ball and seal completely.
- Roll each ball in breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes until fully coated.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Brush each bomb with melted garlic butter.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes.
- Brush with more garlic butter halfway through baking.
- Bake until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Use starchy potatoes like Russets for best texture. Make sure the cheese is fully sealed inside to prevent leaking while baking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bomb
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: crispy potato cheese bombs, potato appetizers, cheesy potatoes, comfort food