Description
Crispy mashed potato cheese puffs are a simple baked appetizer made from leftover mashed potatoes and cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Mix mashed potatoes, cheese, eggs, flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder
- Shape mixture into small balls
- Roll each ball in breadcrumbs
- Place on parchment-lined baking sheet
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden
- Serve warm
Notes
- Use cold mashed potatoes for easier shaping
- Add chopped herbs for extra flavor
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg