Creamy fried bombs

“Creamy Fried Bombs” sounds like a fun and indulgent snack or appetizer! Depending on what you’re envisioning, here are a couple of tasty interpretations:

🍽️ Creamy Fried Bombs (Savory Cheese-Stuffed Potato Balls)

🧀 Ingredients:

• 2 cups mashed potatoes (firm, not too creamy)

• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese

• 1/4 cup cream cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp paprika

• 1/4 cup cooked bacon bits or chopped jalapeños (optional for kick)

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

• 2 eggs (beaten)

• 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred)

• Oil for deep frying

🧑‍🍳 Directions:

1. Mix Filling: In a bowl, combine shredded cheese, cream cheese, and optional bacon or jalapeños.

2. Prepare Bombs: Take a scoop of mashed potato, flatten in your hand, place some filling in the center, and form into a ball.

3. Coat: Roll each ball in flour, dip in beaten egg, then coat in breadcrumbs.

4. Fry: Deep fry at 350°F (175°C) until golden brown and crispy (about 2–3 minutes).

5. Drain & Serve: Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with ranch, spicy mayo, or garlic aioli.

🍬 Dessert Version: Fried Cream-Filled Pastry Bombs

If you’re thinking sweet:

🧁 Ingredients:

• Biscuit or croissant dough (store-bought is fine)

• Sweet cream cheese or vanilla pudding for filling

• Cinnamon sugar

• Oil for frying

🧑‍🍳 Directions:

1. Wrap a spoonful of cream filling in dough, seal tightly.

2. Fry until golden.

3. Roll in cinnamon sugar while still hot.

4. Serve warm!