Description
Crispy potato bites with melted cheddar, a crunchy and satisfying snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Boil the diced potatoes until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and let cool.
- Mash the potatoes and mix with shredded cheddar, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into small bite-sized balls.
- Dip each ball in beaten egg, then roll in breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the bites until golden, about 2 minutes per side.
- Transfer to a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting.
- For extra crispiness, double-coat with breadcrumbs.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Fried and Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 bites
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: potato bites, cheddar snacks, crispy appetizers