Creamy Potato Balls Recipe

Name: Creamy Potato Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 kg. potatoes; 125 grams butter; 1/2 c. milk; 500 grams cream cheese; 2 eggs; 250 grams bacon; 10 shallots or spring onions; 4 eggs, extra; 2 c. milk, extra; packaged dry bread crumbs; oil for deep frying

Servings: persons

1
Peel potatoes; chop roughly.
2
Cook in boiling salted water until tender.
3
Drain and mash until smooth.
4
Beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth.
5
Add milk and eggs, beat together. Add mashed potatoes to cream cheese mixture and beat until smooth. Chop bacon, saute in frying pan for 2 minutes; add to potato mixture with chopped shallots.
6
Cool mixture.
7
Form tablespoons of mixture into balls.
8
Coat lightly with flour, dip in combined beaten extra egg and milk and coat with breadcrumbs.
9
Coat again with egg and milk mixture and breadcrumbs.
10
Deep fry in hot oil until golden.

1781

kcal

Calories

114

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 kg. potatoes, 125 grams butter, 1/2 c. milk, 500 grams cream cheese, and more.

Yes, Creamy Potato Balls falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Creamy Potato Balls

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Variations & substitutions

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