If you’ve ever stood in line at Porto’s Bakery for one of their famous potato balls, you already know the hype is real. Buttery mashed potatoes, seasoned meat, crispy coating, perfection. But let me put you on something even better: Spicy Buldak Chicken and Cheese Potato Balls. Think of them as the bold, spicy, cheese stuffed cousin of the classic Porto’s version. We’re leveling up everything, the flavor, the texture, the drama, and turning your favorite bakery treat into something next level that you can make right at home.

Instead of the traditional picadillo style filling, we’re going all in with spicy shredded Buldak chicken, inspired by the viral Korean fire noodles. It’s saucy, flavorful, and has just the right kick to keep you coming back for more. And to really take it over the top, there’s a melty cheese center that turns every bite into a creamy, gooey, spicy explosion. Porto’s could never.

And the best part? These are super easy to make in your own kitchen. The mashed potatoes wrap around that spicy chicken and cheese like a warm hug, and once you bread and fry them to golden brown, the result is something crispy on the outside, tender and cheesy on the inside, and packed with flavor in every bite. It’s comfort food that bites back in the best way.

You can serve them as party snacks, weeknight treats, or even meal prep them and pop them in the freezer for those days when you need something extra satisfying. They’re crowd pleasers for sure, but fair warning: once your friends try these, they’ll expect you to bring them to every hangout.

So if you love Porto’s but wish their potato balls had a little more spice and a lot more cheese, this is your sign to try making this upgraded version. It’s nostalgic, spicy, and totally irresistible, a potato ball glow up you didn’t know you needed.