Description
Leftover Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs are irresistibly tasty snacks made from leftover mashed potatoes blended with cheese and seasonings, perfect for using up leftovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 480 g leftover mashed potatoes
- 120 g shredded cheddar cheese or other preferred cheese
- 25 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 32 g all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 15 g chopped green onions or chives (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Neutral oil for frying or brushing
Instructions
- Combine the mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, Parmesan, flour, beaten egg, green onions or chives if using, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Mix until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Portion out 1–2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll into balls using your hands. If the mixture is sticky, lightly dust your hands with flour or use a scoop for easier handling.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the potato puffs in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp on all sides, approximately 2–3 minutes per side. Transfer cooked puffs to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Preheat oven to 200°C. Arrange shaped puffs on a parchment-lined baking sheet and lightly brush or spray with oil. Bake for 15–20 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Serve the warm cheese puffs with your choice of dipping sauce, such as sour cream, ranch, or ketchup.
Notes
- These puffs can be baked or fried depending on your preference.
- Feel free to customize with additional herbs and spices.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (frying) or 20 minutes (baking)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg