Sauteed Potato Balls

Transform your potatoes into irresistible golden bites with this Sauteed Potato Balls recipe! These crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside delights are made by shaping fluffy mashed potatoes into bite-sized balls, then sautéing them to perfection in a luscious blend of butter and olive oil. Infused with the aromatic flavors of garlic, freshly chopped parsley, and a sprinkle of paprika, these potato balls are the perfect combination of savory and satisfying. Add a final flourish of Parmesan cheese for an optional cheesy upgrade that takes them over the top. Ready in just 35 minutes, this versatile recipe serves as a crowd-pleasing side dish or appetizer for any occasion. Keywords: sauteed potato balls, mashed potato bites, crispy potato sides.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium Potatoes (golden or red-skinned)
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (grated, optional)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika

Directions

Step 1

Peel the potatoes and boil them in a pot of salted water until they are soft but not falling apart (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and let them cool slightly.

Step 2

Mash the potatoes using a potato masher or fork, ensuring there are no lumps. Allow the mashed potatoes to cool completely.

Step 3

Using your hands, shape the cooled mashed potatoes into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Set the potato balls aside on a plate.

Step 4

Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the butter and olive oil, letting them melt together.

Step 5

Once the butter mixture is hot, add the potato balls to the pan in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until golden brown.

Step 6

Gently turn the potato balls to brown all sides evenly. Continue cooking and turning for an additional 5-6 minutes.

Step 7

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and toss it with the potato balls, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 8

Season the potato balls with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Toss to coat the balls evenly in the seasoning.

Step 9

Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the potato balls and stir gently to combine.

Step 10

Optional: Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese before serving for extra flavor.

Step 11

Serve the sauteed potato balls warm as a side dish or appetizer and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(690.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	963.5

Total Fat 54.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 69.8mg	0%
Sodium 2707.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 109.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.3g	0%
Total Sugars 4.4g
Protein 17.2g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 237.0mg	0%
Iron 4.2mg	0%
Potassium 2638.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.2%

Protein: 6.9%

Carbs: 43.9%