Description
Leftover Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs are the ultimate comfort food, transforming your uneaten mashed potatoes into crispy, cheesy delights. With a golden exterior and gooey cheese filling, these puffs make for perfect snacks, appetizers, or party treats. In just 30 minutes, you can create a dish that not only minimizes waste but also tantalizes taste buds. Customizable with your favorite cheeses and seasonings, they are sure to become a family favorite. Serve them warm with your choice of dipping sauces for an irresistible treat everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or cheese of choice)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil or cooking spray for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Shape the mixture into bite-sized balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the puffs for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels and serve warm with dips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 puffs (90g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg