Description
Indulge in these golden, crispy Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs that deliver a delightful burst of cheesy goodness with every bite. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, they combine the creamy texture of mashed potatoes with gooey cheese, making them an irresistible treat for any gathering. Easy to prepare and versatile, these puffs will quickly become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (about 4 medium potatoes)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the mashed potatoes by boiling peeled and cut potatoes until tender. Mash until smooth and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, mix together the mashed potatoes, shredded cheese, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Scoop the mixture into golf ball-sized portions and roll into balls.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry the puffs in batches for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff (30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg