We’re back at it with the 24 Days of Christmas Potatoes, and today’s recipe is serving ultimate festive snacking vibes. Say hello to my sage, crispy onion, and parmesan potato balls—fluffy, cheesy, herby perfection with a crunchy golden coating that’ll have you reaching for more before you’ve even swallowed the first bite. Pair them with a cooling sour cream and chive dip, and you’ve got yourself a festive snack that’s classy enough for a Christmas soirée but comforting enough for a night on the sofa.

Let’s talk Christmas films for a second. If you’re anything like me, the holiday season isn’t complete without a marathon of Hallmark classics. I mean, is it really Christmas if the leading lady hasn’t quit her high-powered city job to fall in love with a rugged innkeeper in a snowy village? Add Love Actually into the mix, and you’ve got yourself a cocktail of festive cheese and romance that’s only rivalled by the cheesy deliciousness of these crispy potato balls. They’re the perfect snack to soak up those inevitable happy tears when Mark holds up those iconic cue cards or when the small-town baker wins the town’s Christmas cookie contest and the heart of the dashing widower. (Spoiler alert: the widower always has a golden retriever, and I live for it.)

Fair warning though: these balls are so ridiculously moreish that you’ll need self-restraint of steel to avoid eating them all before they make it to the table. Case in point: I started with double the amount in the photos, but I couldn’t resist “taste-testing” (read: demolishing) them fresh out of the fryer. Let’s just say this recipe makes enough to feed a crowd… unless I’m in the kitchen.

Now, here’s the deal: we’re only on Day 8 of my 12 Days of Christmas Potatoes, which means there are SO MANY carb based recipes still to come. But I need your help, babs. What do you wanna see next? Are you craving a classic—crispy roasties that are gloriously golden and ready to smother in gravy? Or maybe something indulgent, like dippable wedges served with a melty camembert centrepiece? (Be still, my cheese-loving heart.) Or should we go all out with loaded fries dripping in brie, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and anything else that screams “Christmas on a plate”?

Slide into my DMs with your spud dreams, and let’s make them a reality. This festive potato journey is just getting started, and trust me, you don’t wanna miss a single bite. Let’s get crispy, cheesy, and carb-tastic this holiday season!

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Crispy onion and parmesan potato balls

By Poppy Cooks

https://www.poppycooks.com/recipes/crispy-onion-and-parmesan-potato-balls/

Say hello to my sage, crispy onion, and parmesan potato balls—fluffy, cheesy, herby perfection with a crunchy golden coating.
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Ingredients

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  • 3 Maris Piper potatoes, made into dry mashed potato
  • Sprinkle of crispy fried onions
  • Handful of fresh sage leaves
  • 50g parmesan
  • 1 tbsp cornflour
  • 50g sour cream
  • 50g mayonnaise
  • 1 clove crushed garlic (smoked garlic is great for this)
  • 1 small bunch of finely sliced chives
  • Oil for deep frying

    • Imperial

  • 3 Maris Piper potatoes, made into dry mashed potato
  • Sprinkle of crispy fried onions
  • Handful of fresh sage leaves
  • 50g parmesan
  • 1 tbsp cornflour
  • 50g sour cream
  • 50g mayonnaise
  • 1 clove crushed garlic (smoked garlic is great for this)
  • 1 small bunch of finely sliced chives
  • Oil for deep frying

Instructions

  1. For the dip, stir together the mayo, sour cream, garlic and chives. Season well with salt and pepper, then put in the fridge while you make the rest of the recipe.
  2. Mix the dry mashed potato plenty of salt and pepper, finely grated parmesan, cornflour, crispy onions and chopped sage.
  3. Roll into balls about 20g each and place on a lined baking tray. You can make these up to 3 days in advance, covered in cling film and in the fridge.
  4. Heat the oil to 180ºc/350ºf and deep fry the potato balls until dark golden brown and crispy
  5. Pile up on a plate with plenty of freshly chopped sage and serve warm with the sour cream dip.

Find this recipe online at https://www.poppycooks.com/recipes/crispy-onion-and-parmesan-potato-balls/

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