Description
Leftover Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs are a delightful way to reinvent your leftover mashed potatoes into crispy, cheesy bites that everyone will love. With a golden, crunchy exterior and a gooey, cheesy interior, these puffs are perfect for any occasion—be it a casual weeknight dinner, a potluck gathering, or an appetizer at a party. Just 10 minutes of prep time makes this recipe quick and easy, while customization options allow you to tailor the flavors to your liking. Enjoy these delicious bites warm and watch them disappear from the platter!
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 for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine leftover mashed potatoes, cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Form small balls or patties from the mixture and place them on a baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat until hot.
- Fry the puffs in batches until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes). Drain on paper towels before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg