Description
Cheesy Colcannon Balls are a delightful twist on the classic Irish dish, merging crunchy exteriors with creamy, cheesy interiors. Each golden-brown bite is filled with buttery mashed potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh green onions. These crowd-pleasing snacks are perfect for parties or cozy movie nights, offering an irresistible combination of flavors that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups starchy potatoes (Russets), peeled and cubed
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the cubed potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mash the potatoes with butter, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fold in shredded cheese and chopped green onions until evenly mixed.
- Shape the mixture into balls about 2 inches in diameter.
- Dip each ball into beaten egg and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat (350°F) and fry the balls until golden brown on all sides (about 3-4 minutes). Drain on paper towels before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg