Crispy Southwest Potato & Cheese Balls

Name: Crispy & Cheesy Southwest Potato Balls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 25
Ingredients: 2.5 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes, cut into 1–2-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup yellow onion, diced; 1 poblano pepper, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1-2 jalapeño, finely diced; 1-2 cans green chiles; 2 cups shredded cheese of choice; 1 cup cream, warmed; 2 tablespoons Charred Chile &amp; Lime; ½ cup corn starch; Mexican crema, for drizzle; Green onions, for garnish

These bite-sized fluffy balls of potato and cheese are the epitome of melt-in-your-mouth delights.

From the sizzling of sautéing veggies to the irresistible allure of gooey cheese, every ingredient involved in this process is just as enticing as the last.

Crispy & Cheesy Southwest Potato Balls

Servings

25 Potato Balls

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

40 minutes

Recipe by Jordan Isom | Fire Food Family

Hold on tight, because this one might make your mouth tingle. Don’t worry, if spicy food isn’t your thing, feel free to make a few changes in the ingredients list. Get creative and throw in the things that make you happy.

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Ingredients

2.5 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes, cut into 1–2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1 poblano pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1-2 jalapeño, finely diced
1-2 cans green chiles
2 cups shredded cheese of choice
1 cup cream, warmed
2 tablespoons Charred Chile & Lime
½ cup corn starch
Mexican crema, for drizzle
Green onions, for garnish

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Directions

Boil potato pieces until fork tender.
Sauté veggies in 2 tablespoons of butter until softened. Add green chiles, mix, and set aside.
Mash potatoes, then combine with onions, peppers, chiles, 1.5 cups of cheese, cream, and Charred Chile and Lime seasoning. Refrigerate to cool.
Once cooled, mix in cornstarch. Take golf ball size portions and flatten out in your hand. Add a hefty pinch of cheese and form into a ball.
Heat 2 ½ inches of oil in a deep cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is at 350°F fry until golden brown. Serve warm with a drizzle of Mexican crema and sliced green onion.

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