Crispy Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs Recipe
These Crispy Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs are a delightful appetizer or snack featuring leftover mashed potatoes transformed into golden, cheesy, and crunchy bites. Perfectly seasoned and baked to a crispy finish, they are easy to make and sure to please crowds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: About 20 puffs 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Mashed Potato Mixture
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Coating
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot enough to create a crispy crust on the puffs.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the leftover mashed potatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, eggs, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Shape Balls: Using your hands, shape the potato mixture into small, bite-sized balls for even cooking and easy serving.
- Coat with Breadcrumbs: Roll each ball thoroughly in the breadcrumbs until fully coated to ensure they crisp up beautifully in the oven.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the breadcrumb-coated balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them slightly apart to allow heat circulation.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the puffs are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Serve: Serve the crispy mashed potato cheese puffs warm as a delicious snack or appetizer.
Notes
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with any melting cheese of your choice, like mozzarella or gouda.
- For extra crispiness, you can spray the puffs lightly with cooking oil before baking.
- Leftover mashed potatoes should ideally be cold and firm for best shaping results.
- These puffs can be made ahead and reheated in the oven to restore crispness.
- To make these gluten-free, use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs.
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