Fluffy Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs
Delicious puffs made from fluffy mashed potatoes and cheese, perfect as a snack or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (for coating)
- Oil for frying (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat oil for frying.
- In a large bowl, mix together the mashed potatoes, cheese, milk, melted butter, eggs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small balls or puffs.
- Roll each puff in breadcrumbs to coat.
- Place on a baking sheet if baking, or carefully place in hot oil if frying.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown, or fry until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Great for using leftover mashed potatoes and can be customized with various cheeses or herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: mashed potatoes, cheese puffs, snack, appetizers, vegetarian
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