What to make from potatoes instead of the usual mashed potatoes: a very hearty alternative

Boiled potatoes can simply be mashed and served immediately. However, a much better idea is to make minced potato balls. They will be very satisfying and will remain tasty even the next day.

The idea of making potato balls with meat and cheese was published on the Instagram page of food blogger Daria with the nickname recepti_dariko. The products are low-fat because they are baked in the oven.

Ingredients:

• potatoes - 1 kg

• minced meat - 500 g
• green onions
• soft cheese - 100 g
• egg - 1 pc
• milk - 50 ml
• butter - 20 g
• butter
• pepper, salt, spices for meat

Method of preparation:

1. Boil potatoes in salted water.

2. Make mashed potatoes by adding warm milk, butter, egg, and pepper.

3. Mix minced meat with green onions, salt, pepper and spices.

4. Cut cheese (60 g) into 6 cubes.

5. Wrap each in meat and then in mashed potatoes, leaving the bottom open.

6. Put the balls in a greased baking dish with meat side down and cover with foil.

7. Bake in a preheated 180 degree oven for 40 minutes.

8. Remove the foil, sprinkle with grated cheese and bake for another 5-10 minutes.