Description
Delicious cheese puffs made with mashed potatoes and a blend of cheeses for a crispy and creamy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (prepared and cooled)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- If you don’t have leftover mashed potatoes, make a fresh batch. Allow them to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled mashed potatoes, shredded cheese, egg, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until fully mixed.
- Using your hands, take a small portion of the mixture and form it into a ball or small patty shape. Aim for about one inch in diameter.
- In a large pot or deep pan, heat enough oil for frying (about 2 inches deep) over medium-high heat. Ensure the oil is hot before frying.
- Carefully place several potato puffs into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Fry until they’re golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Once cooked, use a slotted spoon to remove the puffs from the oil, placing them on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Continue the process until all the mixture is cooked.
- These cheese puffs are best served warm for the ultimate crispy texture.
Notes
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste for the best flavor.
- These puffs can also be baked for a healthier option.
- 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: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg