Crispy Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs Recipe
These Crispy Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs are a delightful way to transform leftover mashed potatoes into a golden, cheesy snack perfect for any occasion. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these baked puffs are simple to make and irresistibly tasty.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 puffs 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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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 the oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the puffs to a perfect golden crisp.
- 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 fully incorporated into a uniform mixture.
- Shape the puffs: Using your hands or a spoon, shape the mixture into small, bite-sized balls, ensuring they are compact enough to hold their shape during baking.
- Coat with breadcrumbs: Roll each ball thoroughly in the breadcrumbs, making sure they are evenly and completely coated to provide a crispy exterior after baking.
- Prepare for baking: Place the breadcrumb-coated balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spaced slightly apart to allow even cooking.
- Bake: Bake the potato cheese puffs in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until they turn golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the puffs warm as a delicious snack or appetizer.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can spray the puffs lightly with cooking spray before baking.
- Feel free to substitute cheddar cheese with your favorite cheese like mozzarella or pepper jack for different flavors.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Leftover mashed potatoes work best if they are not overly creamy or wet.
- These puffs can be made ahead and reheated in the oven for 5-7 minutes to restore crispiness.
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