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Cheesy Fried Colcannon Balls

Cheesy Fried Colcannon Balls: A Crispy Irish Delight

Cheesy Fried Colcannon Balls are crispy, cheesy bites filled with creamy potatoes and melty mozzarella, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 6 balls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Potato Mixture
  • 3 cups Yukon Gold Potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup Green Cabbage finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter optional
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup Scallions green parts only
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill or substitute with chives/parsley
  • 1 large Egg acts as a binder
For the Coating
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Regular Breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs
For the Cheesy Center
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese cubed
For the Dipping Sauce
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise or vegan mayo
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley or substitute with favorite herb
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Deep Fryer or Frying Pan
  • Kitchen thermometer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Peel and cube the Yukon Gold potatoes. Place them in a pot of cold salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain and mash with milk, butter, scallions, dill, and salt until smooth.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté cabbage for about 10 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, seasoning with salt.
  3. Fold the sautéed cabbage into the mashed potatoes. Chill this mixture in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  4. Prepare the dipping sauce by mixing sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, zest, parsley, and dill. Chill until ready to serve.
  5. Form the potato mixture into balls, placing a cube of mozzarella in each. Ensure the cheese is completely enclosed.
  6. Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and a breadcrumb mixture. Coat each ball in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs.
  7. Heat oil in a frying pan to 300°F. Fry the balls in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze uncooked for up to 3 months.

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