Description
Crispy Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs with a golden crust and creamy cheese-filled center, perfect for appetizers or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup green onions
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix mashed potatoes with salt, pepper, and half the cheese.
- Add egg, green onions, and remaining cheese, then mix well.
- Form tablespoon-sized balls from the mixture.
- Roll each ball in breadcrumbs until coated.
- Fry in hot oil until golden brown and crisp.
Notes
- Use chilled mashed potatoes for easier shaping.
- Bake instead of fry for a lighter option.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 puffs
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg