Description
Delicious cheesy mashed potato puffs that combine creamy potatoes with gooey cheese and a crispy exterior, perfect as a snack or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) if baking.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, cheese, breadcrumbs, green onions, beaten egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Scoop out small portions of the mixture and form them into puffs or balls.
- If frying, heat oil in a large pan over medium heat and fry each puff until golden brown. If baking, place the puffs on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- Serve warm and enjoy your cheesy mashed potato puffs!
Notes
Feel free to customize the cheese and add ingredients like herbs or bacon bits for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cheesy mashed potatoes, comfort food, appetizers, side dish