Description
Transform your leftover mashed potatoes into delightful cheesy, crispy puffs that are perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the leftover mashed potatoes, shredded cheese, breadcrumbs, green onions, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Mix everything together until well combined, ensuring the cheese is evenly distributed.
- Shape the mixture into small puff shapes or balls, about the size of a golf ball.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the potato puffs until golden brown on all sides, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- Remove from the pan and let them drain on paper towels to get rid of any excess oil. Serve warm as an irresistible appetizer or snack.
Notes
Serve with zesty dipping sauces like ranch, marinara, or sweet chili sauce. For storage, keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg