Description
A delicious and easy recipe for making irresistible mashed potato cheese puffs, perfect for parties and game days.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, shredded cheese, flour, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined and the mixture is smooth.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- Using a spoon, scoop out portions of the potato mixture and shape them into small balls.
- Carefully drop the balls into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the puffs from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
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Notes
- For a spicier kick, add some chopped jalapeños to the mixture.
- These puffs can be made ahead of time and frozen before frying.
- Experiment with different types of cheese for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 puffs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg