Description
Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs are crispy, cheesy, bite-sized snacks made from leftover mashed potatoes, cheese, and simple pantry staples. Baked until golden, these savory puffs are perfect for parties, appetizers, or cozy snacking.
Ingredients
2 cups mashed potatoes
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 large eggs
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 cup breadcrumbs (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, eggs, flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Scoop out portions and shape into golf ball-sized puffs.
- Roll each puff in breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
- Place on prepared baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with dipping sauce of choice.
Notes
- Add chopped herbs like chives or parsley for freshness.
- Swap cheddar with mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or blue cheese for variety.
- For extra heat, mix in diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
- To reheat, bake at 350°F for 10 minutes to retain crispiness.
- Freeze unbaked puffs for later and bake straight from frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
