Leftover Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs
Transform your leftovers with these delicious Leftover Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs! Crispy outside and cheesy inside—try this easy recipe today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings (48 puffs) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or cheese of choice)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil or cooking spray for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine leftover mashed potatoes, shredded cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Use a spoon or cookie scoop to portion the mixture into small balls or patties.
- Fry puffs in batches for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 puffs (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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