Description
Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs are a delightful, crispy snack made from leftover mashed potatoes and cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, eggs, flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized puffs using your hands or a scoop.
- Roll each puff in breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Let cool slightly before serving with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- These puffs can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking.
- Feel free to add other spices or herbs for extra flavor.
- Serve with ranch dressing or marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg