Savory Potato-Cheese Balls in Rich Tomato Sauce 🥔🧀🍅✨

Crispy potato-cheese balls simmered in a fragrant tomato sauce—quick, gourmet, and perfect for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients 🛒

For Potato-Cheese Balls:

• 2 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup bread crumbs
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Oil for frying

For Rich Tomato Sauce:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions 👩‍🍳

1. Mix balls: In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes, shredded cheese, Parmesan, bread crumbs, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
2. Shape: Form mixture into small balls (~1 inch diameter).
3. Fry: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry balls until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
4. Sauce base: In the same pan, heat olive oil. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
5. Simmer: Add diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer 10–12 minutes until thickened.
6. Combine: Add potato-cheese balls to sauce, simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.
7. Serve: Garnish with fresh basil. Enjoy hot with bread or rice.

Tips 🌟

• Extra flavor: Add chili flakes for a spicy kick.
• Variation: Try stuffing the balls with mozzarella cubes for a melty center.
• Serving idea: Pair with garlic bread or a fresh salad.

Details

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: ~45 minutes
• Servings: 4

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