Description
A crispy, cheesy treat that transforms your regular mashed potatoes into a fun and flavorful dish. These golden-brown puffs are perfect as a side dish, snack, or appetizer, and they’re made with simple ingredients like mashed potatoes, cheese, and breadcrumbs. With a crispy exterior and soft, cheesy center, they’re sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (preferably leftover)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley (optional)
- 2 tbsp butter (for frying)
Instructions
- Combine mashed potatoes, shredded cheeses, egg, breadcrumbs, flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Mix until well combined. Form into small balls (about the size of a golf ball).
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the potato puffs until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
Notes
For extra crispiness, double fry the puffs. You can also freeze these puffs for later use—just bake from frozen for 15 minutes at 375°F.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side dish, appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg