Simple Way to Prepare Ham and Cheese Potato Balls in 13 Minutes at Home

Hello everybody, it is John, welcome to my recipe site. Today, I will show you a way to make a distinctive dish, ham and cheese potato balls. One of my favorites food recipes. For mine, I am going to make it a bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.

Ham and Cheese Potato Balls is one of the most favored of recent trending foods on earth. It’s easy, it is fast, it tastes delicious. It’s enjoyed by millions every day. They are fine and they look wonderful. Ham and Cheese Potato Balls is something which I have loved my entire life.

Hash browns, ham, and Cheddar cheese are baked with a savory sauce of sour cream and cream of chicken soup for a casserole that's perfect for brunch or dinner. They come out very flavorful and crispy. These balls will decorate any holiday table.

To begin with this recipe, we must prepare a few ingredients. You can cook ham and cheese potato balls using 9 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients

The ingredients needed to make Ham and Cheese Potato Balls:

1. Make ready 3/4 cup mashed potato
2. Take 3-4 tbsp milk depending on the consistency of mash potato
3. Get 1/3 cup cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
4. Get 2-3 tbsp finely diced ham
5. Prepare 1 tbsp chopped pickled jalapeno or to taste
6. Make ready to taste salt and pepper
7. Make ready 1 egg beaten
8. Take 1/4 cup all purpose flour
9. Prepare 1/4 cup Japanese Panko

This comfort food features slices of potatoes, ham and cheese in a creamy sauce with a golden au gratin crust on top. Serve it as a main course by itself or as a side with other dishes, and it's perfect for a party too. It was hard to get the potatoes to fit so neatly around the ham so I ended up using my hands and making them into balls instead. Make simple, satisfying croquettes using mashed potatoes, ham, and cheese.

Instructions

Instructions to make Ham and Cheese Potato Balls:

1. Mixed all the ingredients together, except for egg, flour and Japanese Panko. Divide them into equal portions and form them into balls. Place the balls on a small baking sheet and cover saran wrap. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
2. Line the fryer basket with grill mat or a sheet of lightly greased aluminum foil.
3. When ready to use, roll the potato balls in flour, dip them in beaten egg, and dredge them in Panko. Then, put them in the fryer basket.
4. Spray some oil onto the potato balls and air fry at 380F (190C) for 6-8 minutes, flip or shake basket once in between. Spray some more oil onto the potato balls and continue to air fry until the surface is crisp and golden brown.

They can be served as appetizers or the main dish, depending on their size. If you have leftover mashed potatoes, they make this these tasty ham and cheese croquettes a bit easier. Leftover scalloped potatoes with ham are mashed, shaped, rolled in bread crumbs and pan fried to perfection for a tasty appetizer. Using potato masher, mash potatoes and ham in medium bowl. Snack on these potato cheese balls at a party or gathering & end with smiles on your face.

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