Description
Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs are irresistible, golden bites bursting with gooey cheese and comforting flavors. Perfect as appetizers or snacks, they’ll delight any crowd!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cold mashed potatoes and shredded cheese. Mix in flour, eggs, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls.
- Roll each ball in breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry the potato balls in batches until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - Add cooked bacon bits or fresh herbs like chives for extra flavor. - Freeze un-fried puffs; just thaw and fry when ready to enjoy.