Au Gratin Potato Balls Recipe

Ingredients for Au Gratin Potato Balls

• Baking Potatoes
• Dried Onion
• 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 4 tbsp butter (melted)
• Salt
• Pepper
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

How to Make Au Gratin Potato Balls

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake 2 lbs russet potatoes until tender (approx. 60 minutes in oven, or microwave until soft).
2. Let the potatoes cool slightly, then peel and shred.
3. In a large bowl, combine 1/2 medium yellow onion (finely chopped), 4 oz cream cheese (softened), 1/2 cup sour cream, 4 tbsp butter (melted), 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp garlic powder.
4. Gently fold in the shredded potatoes until evenly distributed.
5. Use a 1.5-inch ice cream scoop or cookie scoop to form the potato mixture into balls.
6. Roll each potato ball in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese until fully coated. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7. Repeat until all the mixture is used.
8. Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 2 hours, or until solid.
9. Once frozen, transfer the potato balls to a freezer-safe bag for long-term storage.
10. To bake: preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove desired number of potato balls from the freezer and place them on a baking sheet.
11. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until heated through and lightly golden brown.