Description
Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs are the ultimate comfort food that will elevate any meal. These golden, crispy bites have a fluffy, cheesy interior that is sure to delight your taste buds. Perfect for gatherings or as a snack, they are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. Whether served as appetizers or side dishes, these puffs are versatile enough to please every palate at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups mashed potatoes (leftover or freshly made)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- Oil for frying or baking
Instructions
- Prepare your mashed potatoes by boiling peeled potatoes until tender and mashing them until smooth if not using leftovers.
- Mix in shredded cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Incorporate beaten eggs and flour until just combined.
- Scoop the mixture into bite-sized balls, rolling them gently between your palms.
- Coat each ball in breadcrumbs for added crunch.
- Fry in hot oil over medium heat until golden brown or bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg