Description
Cheesy mashed potato puffs are a delicious and easy snack or side dish. They are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 egg
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix mashed potatoes, cheese, breadcrumbs, green onions, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into small balls or puffs.
- Place the puffs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle or spray oil on top of the puffs.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use leftover mashed potatoes for quick preparation.
- Experiment with different types of cheese for varied flavor.
- Make sure to not overcrowd the baking sheet.
- For extra crispiness, you can fry the puffs instead of baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheesy mashed potato puffs, mashed potatoes, snacks, easy recipes