Description
A delicious way to use up leftover mashed potatoes by turning them into cheesy, crispy puffs.
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 large bowl, combine the leftover mashed potatoes, shredded cheese, breadcrumbs, green onions, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined and the mixture holds together.
- Form the mixture into small balls or patties.
- 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 drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Feel free to add other ingredients like cooked bacon or herbs for extra flavor.
- These can also be baked in the oven at 400°F for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Leftover Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs