Description
Delicious and crispy Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs, perfect for using up leftover mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (prepared)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Oil or cooking spray for frying/baking
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients for convenience.
- If using fresh potatoes, boil until fork-tender, then mash with butter and cream until smooth; for leftovers, reheat until warm.
- In a large bowl, mix warm mashed potatoes with cheddar cheese, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Scoop mixture into golf ball-sized portions.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) or heat oil in a deep fryer. Bake for 20-25 minutes or fry until golden brown and crispy.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm for the best cheesy experience.
Notes
Serve warm with sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce. They also pair well with salads or hearty main dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: mashed potatoes, cheese puffs, snack, appetizer, vegetarian