Description
Irish comfort meets crispy indulgence in these cheesy colcannon balls, blending creamy mashed potatoes with sharp cheddar and green onions. Golden-brown and irresistibly crunchy, these bite-sized delights promise pure potato pleasure you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup cooked cabbage or kale, finely chopped
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 3 green onions, finely sliced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Coating and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Thoroughly blend mashed potatoes with finely chopped cabbage, sliced green onions, seasoning, whisked egg, grated cheddar, and initial breadcrumb portion in a spacious mixing vessel until ingredients harmonize completely.
- Carefully portion the mixture into golf ball-sized spheres, gently creating a small indentation to nestle a compact cheese cube at the center.
- Delicately encase the cheese morsel, ensuring complete coverage by smoothly reshaping each sphere with gentle, consistent pressure.
- Generously coat each potato sphere in remaining breadcrumbs, rotating to achieve an even, crisp exterior that will provide a delightful crunch when fried.
- Prepare a deep cooking vessel with vegetable oil, heating to a precise temperature that ensures rapid, even golden browning without absorbing excessive oil.
- Carefully lower potato spheres into the hot oil, working in controlled batches to maintain optimal cooking temperature and prevent overcrowding.
- Rotate the balls periodically, allowing each side to develop a uniform, rich golden-brown color that signals perfect crispy doneness.
- Transfer the freshly fried colcannon balls onto absorbent paper towels, letting excess oil drain while preserving their crackling texture.
- Serve immediately while piping hot, offering a delectable blend of creamy potato, melted cheese, and crisp exterior.
Notes
- Customize the potato texture by using starchy russet potatoes for a fluffier interior and more consistent binding.
- Squeeze out excess moisture from cooked cabbage to prevent soggy balls and ensure a crisp exterior when frying.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like Gruyère or pepper jack for unique flavor profiles that complement the traditional Irish ingredients.
- Prepare a gluten-free version by substituting regular breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg