Cheesy Heart-Shaped Potato Balls (Crispy & Gooey)

These cheesy heart-shaped potato balls are crispy on the outside, soft inside, and filled with gooey mozzarella. They are perfect for Valentine’s Day, parties, or as a cute appetizer that everyone loves. Made with simple pantry ingredients, this recipe is beginner-friendly and guaranteed to impress.

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Crispy outside, cheesy inside
• Easy ingredients
• Perfect for special occasions & food blogs
• Freezer-friendly
• Kids & family favorite

🧀 Ingredients

• 4 medium golden potatoes, peeled
• 3 tbsp cornstarch (approx.)
• 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder (or crushed cube)
• Salt, to taste
• Garlic powder, to taste
• 1 tsp parsley (optional)
• Mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
• Oil, for frying

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender.
2. Drain well and let the steam escape to remove excess moisture.
3. Transfer potatoes to a bowl and mash until completely smooth.
4. Add chicken bouillon, salt, garlic powder, parsley, and cornstarch.
5. Mix until the dough is soft but firm enough to hold its shape.
6. Take a heaping tablespoon of potato mixture and flatten it in your palm.
7. Place a cube of mozzarella in the center, wrap the potato mixture around it, and roll into a ball.
8. Gently flatten and use a heart-shaped cutter to form the shape (or shape by hand).
9. Lightly dust with cornstarch and place in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up.
10. Heat oil to 350–365°F (175–185°C).
11. Fry in small batches until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
12. Remove and drain on paper towels.

🍽 Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with:

• Ketchup
• Garlic mayo
• Cheese sauce
• Sweet chili dip

❄️ Storage Tips

• Freeze shaped (unfried) potato hearts for up to 1 month
• Fry directly from frozen (add 1–2 extra minutes)

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