Description
Transform your leftover mashed potatoes into delicious, cheesy puffs! These easy-to-make snacks are crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, perfect for any occasion as a tasty appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Bread crumbs for coating (optional)
- Olive oil or cooking spray for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking sheet with olive oil or cooking spray.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine leftover mashed potatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, finely chopped green onions, all-purpose flour, beaten egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the Puffs: Shape the mixture into small balls or patties and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Add Breadcrumbs (Optional): If desired, roll the potato cheese puffs in bread crumbs for extra crispiness.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese puffs are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
- Enjoy: Serve the leftover mashed potato cheese puffs hot as a tasty snack or side dish.
Notes
- For a healthier version, skip the bread crumbs and bake without them.
- You can customize the cheese by using different types such as mozzarella or pepper jack.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack / Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg