Cheese Balls

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These Potato Cheese Balls are an easy to make appetizer which is crunchy from outside and gooey and cheesy from inside. Here is how to make these.

Looking for more delicious starters, then here are some of my favorites for you – Fish Fingers, Corn Cheese Balls, and Chicken Cheese Balls.

Potato Cheese Balls served on a plate.
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About This Recipe

Potato Cheese Balls is a mouth-watering combination of potatoes and cheese which is spiced up with garam masala powder.

These deep-fried and addictive goodness balls have a delicious crispy crust due to the outer layering of bread crumbs.

It is not spicy and thus a favorite among kids too.

Cheese is an ingredient that is often used in Italian cuisine, but it is getting incorporated into Indian cuisine as well to create some delicious Indo fusion dishes, just like in this recipe.

Other than house parties, these are also my favorite to make during Monsoons.

With the raindrops falling, the air becoming a little chilled, these hot and crispy balls taste just awesome.

These cheese-filled balls freeze beautifully. Therefore, I always make an extra batch and freeze them.

Whenever I have sudden guests at home, I just take these out and fry them till they turn crispy and golden brown.

You can even bake or air fry these delicious cheesey balls if you are looking for a healthy alternative.

These are,

  • Crispy
  • Cheesy
  • Delicious
  • A favorite among kids
  • Perfect for monsoon evenings
  • Better than the frozen ones

Ingredients

Cheese Balls Ingredients.

Potato – This is one of those vegetables, that is liked by everyone, from adults to kids. And when it is combined with cheese, it just gets better.

Cheese – Here, I have used a combination of two, Cheddar Cheese and Mozzarella Cheese. If you can’t find Cheddar Cheese, you can make it with just Mozzarella too.

Paneer – Along with Potatoes, I also add Paneer. It adds to the creamy texture of these Cheesy Balls.

For Slurry – We will make an all-purpose flour slurry, which is made for the outer layer of these crispy balls.

Bread Crumbs – This is the ingredient that makes these balls crispy from outside. Once the balls are ready, they are rolled into a slurry and then these Breadcrumbs to get that crunchy outside layer.

Other Ingredients – We will need some more ingredients such as Coriander Leaves, Salt, Garam Masala Powder and Oil.

You can use any vegetable oil, to deep fry these Cheesy Balls.

Step By Step Recipe

Mix potato, paneer, cheese, salt, coriander, cornflour, and garam masala in a bowl.

Potato, paneer, cheese, salt, coriander, cornflour, and garam masala mixed in a bowl.

Take a small amount of the mixture and make it into a round. Flatten the round and keep a teaspoon of mozzarella cheese in the center.

Mozzarella cheese kept in the centre of the potato mixture.

Bring the ends together and make into a ball again. Make all the balls in the same manner. Refrigerate the balls of 30 minutes.

Ball made.
All the balls made.

In another bowl add all-purpose flour and add water to make a thin paste.

All purpose flour mixed with water.

Dip the balls in the flour paste and then roll them in the bread crumbs.

Balls dipped in flour mixture.
Balls rolled in bread crumbs.

Make all the balls this way.

Ready balls.

Deep fry on medium heat until golden brown. Remove on a plate lined with a kitchen towel.

Balls frying in hot oil.

Serve hot with coriander chutney or ketchup.

Ready cheese balls.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to make them healthy?

You can make a few changes for healthy alternatives, such as,
Use Sweet Potato instead of Potatoes.
You can use Poha mixture instead of Bread Crumbs for the crust.
Instead of deep fry, you can bake them 200 C in a preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes.

How to bake these?

Make the Cheese Balls as per the recipe. Now, instead of deep-frying, we will bake these Cheesy Balls.

Preheat the oven at 200 C. Next, place the balls on a greased wire rack and spray a little oil on top. Bake them for about 15 to 20 minutes.

How to make these in Air Fryer?

Firstly, preheat the air fryer at 180 degrees for about 10 minutes.

Now, place the potato cheese balls in the air fryer basket and brush or spray them with oil. Bake for about 15 -18 minutes or until they turn crispy and golden brown.

Make sure to flip these balls halfway through the cooking time.

Storing Suggestions

I won’t suggest you store them, as they will lose their crispiness. Instead, store them in the refrigerator in a sealed container for about 2-3 days. Fry them fresh, when required.

You can even freeze uncooked balls for about 1 – 2 months. Once they are made, place them in a tray and freeze for an hour, so they don’t stick to each other while freezing. Later, shift them to ziplock freezer bags.

Serving Suggestions

These taste amazing with a dip on the side.

I like to serve these with Tomato Ketchup, Green Chutney, or sometimes with Tamarind Chutney. Make sure to serve a hot cup of Masala Tea or Beaten Coffee along.

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These Potato Cheese Balls are an easy to make appetizer which is crunchy from outside and gooey and cheesy from inside. Here is how to make these.
3.40 from 5 votes

Cheese Balls Recipe

Cheese Balls are an easy to make appetizer which is crunchy from outside and gooey and cheesy from inside.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup Potato (Boiled, peeled and grated)
  • 200 g Paneer (Grated)
  • ¼ cup Cheddar Cheese (Grated)
  • 4 tablespoon Cornflour
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh coriander (Chopped)
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Garam masala powder
  • 50 g Mozzarella Cheese (Cut into small cubes)
  • 3 tablespoon All purpose flour
  • ½ cup Bread crumbs
  • Oil for frying
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Instructions 

  • Mix potato, paneer, cheese, salt, coriander, cornflour and garam masala in a bowl.
  • Make small balls from this mixture.
  • Flatten the ball and keep a cube of mozzarella in the centre.
  • Now bring the ball together.
  • Make all the balls in the same manner.
  • In another bowl add all purpose flour and add water to make a thin paste.
  • Dip the balls in the flour paste and then roll them in the bread crumbs.
  • Deep fry till golden brown.
  • Remove on a plat lined with kitchen towel.
  • Serve hot with coriander chutney or ketchup.

Notes

Fry only one ball first. If it doesn’t break and fry well, then only fry the remaining. 
Do not overcook the potatoes. Cook them till they are just done. If they are mushy, you will have to use more bread crumbs to absorb the moisture.
If you want it to be spicy, you can add in some red chilli flakes or pepper in the Potato mixture.
To enhance the flavour even more, try adding Kasuri Methi, tastes yum.
Do not increase or decrease the ratio of potato and cheese in this recipe. Follow the recipe, to get the perfect cheesy balls.
Try and make your potato balls even, this way they don’t break while frying.

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcal, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 34mg, Sodium: 160mg, Potassium: 169mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 113IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 263mg, Iron: 2mg
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8 Comments

  1. The cheese balls tasted awesome, but when I dropped it in oil bread crumbs, it started to disintegrate though dough and was not that hard/loose. What could be the reason?

  2. Ingredients are so simple but looks so amazing, want to have it right now. It seems like cheese balls are easy to make. This recipe will always be hit in party.