Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs
Delightful Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs, a perfect way to repurpose leftover mashed potatoes into crispy, cheesy treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (preferably leftover)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream or cream cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions or chives
- 1 egg
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (for coating)
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix together the mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, sour cream (or cream cheese), green onions (or chives), and the egg in a large bowl until well combined.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Shape the mixture into small 1-2 tablespoon balls or puffs.
- Place the puffs on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring enough space for baking.
- Roll each puff in breadcrumbs to coat them lightly.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the top of each puff.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For extra crispy puffs, refrigerate the shaped puffs for about 30 minutes before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 puffs
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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