Description
These Garlic Potato Pops are crispy, cheesy, and packed with savory garlic flavor. They make the perfect party snack or appetizer for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Potato Pops:
- 4 large potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Boil and Mash Potatoes: Boil diced potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth.
- Prepare Potato Mixture: Stir in minced garlic, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Form and Coat: Form mixture into small bite-sized balls. Roll each ball in breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
- Fry: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Fry potato pops in batches for 3–4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a healthier option, bake the potato pops at 400°F for 20 minutes, turning halfway through.
- You can add cooked bacon bits or green onions for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Boiling and Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pops
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
