Description
Leftover Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs are a delightful and inventive way to transform your leftover mashed potatoes into a crispy, cheesy treat. Perfect for snacking, as an appetizer, or alongside your favorite meal, these puffs offer a gourmet twist on comfort food. With a golden exterior and a melty cheese center, they promise to be a hit at parties or cozy nights in. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for any occasion, you’ll love how these cheesy bites elevate simple leftovers into something truly enjoyable!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 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 leftover mashed potatoes, cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small balls (about one inch in diameter).
- For frying: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. For baking: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- If frying: Cook the puffs for about 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown. If baking: Arrange on the baking sheet and lightly spray with cooking spray; bake for 15–20 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 puffs (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg