Description
Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs are a delightful combination of creamy mashed potatoes and gooey cheese, encased in a crispy golden crust. Perfect for any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (fresh or leftover)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- ¼ cup green onions, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, beaten egg, green onions, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized puffs.
- Roll each puff in breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Fry puffs in batches until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes), flipping halfway through.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff (30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg