Stuffed potato balls

A beloved appetizer, Papas Rellenas (Stuffed Potatoes) are made with seasoned mashed potatoes and savory beef picadillo. So festive!

Deep Fried Loaded Mashed Potato Bites are crunchy little balls loaded with cheese, bacon, and green onions, then deep fried. Perfect for entertaining.

Loaded Mashed Potato Bites are crunchy on the outside and full of bacon, cheese, sour cream, onions and more, and make the perfect appetizer.

Papas Rellenas are a traditional Cuban snack. The fried mashed potato balls are filled with ground beef and other fillings for a delicious appetizer or main dish.

Savor the crunch of my irresistible crispy potato balls! Perfectly golden and bursting with flavor, they're the ultimate snack or side dish for any occasion.

Any type of potato can be used to make the recipe. I prefer white potatoes, however. The same applies to the ground beef - any cut can be used. Again, my preference is lean. In this recipe, we add corn, but mixed veggies will suffice as well. In terms of the mash, to keep it simple, we added salt and pepper. Some garlic powder and a bit of milk would certainly not go amiss though.

Deep fried balls of fluffy mashed potato with a spicy beef filling is just the touch of Cuban you'll need! So satisfying and they taste like Porto's famous Potato balls!

These potato cheese balls are crunchy on the outside but creamy and cheesy on the inside. The perfect party snack to serve on game day!

Mashed Potato Balls - crispy fried mashed potato balls loaded with bacon and cheddar cheese. The best recipe to use up leftover mashed potatoes.

Learn how to make Puerto Rican-style picadillo stuffed potato croquettes, aka Papas Rellenas. This popular Spanish appetizer consists of mashed potato balls stuffed with seasoned ground beef, deep fried to crispy, creamy perfection. They're an impressively tasty dish to serve as an appetizer, side dish, or snack.