Description
These Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs are a delightful way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. A crispy outer coating gives way to a cheesy, fluffy interior, making them a perfect snack or side dish.
Ingredients
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Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs:
- 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 the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, eggs, flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the puffs: Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized puffs using your hands or a scoop.
- Coat with breadcrumbs: Roll each puff in breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Bake: Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- These puffs can be made ahead and frozen. Bake from frozen, extending the baking time as needed.
- Experiment with different cheeses for variations in flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs, Leftover Mashed Potatoes, Cheese Puffs Recipe, Easy Snack Recipe
