Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs
Golden-brown, crispy bites filled with creamy and cheesy mashed potatoes that melt in your mouth, perfect as an appetizer or side dish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups creamy mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- Cooking spray or oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, sour cream, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Form the potato mixture into small balls, about 1-2 inches in diameter.
- Roll each ball in breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
- Place the coated potato puffs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Lightly spray or brush the potato puffs with cooking spray or oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Let the puffs cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. Ensure mashed potatoes are not too wet for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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