Description
Crispy Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs are the ultimate comfort food, delivering a satisfying crunch followed by a creamy, cheesy interior. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, these delightful bites will have everyone asking for the recipe. With minimal ingredients and easy preparation, you can whip up a batch of these irresistible puffs in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (fresh or leftover)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- If using fresh potatoes, peel, cube, and boil until tender. Drain and mash with butter until smooth.
- Mix in shredded cheese, green onions, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly before adding eggs; mix until fluffy.
- Scoop out portions and roll them into golf ball-sized balls.
- Roll each ball in panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat and fry the puffs for 3-4 minutes per batch until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 puffs - approximately 70g
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg