Description
Crispy Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs are a delicious and easy-to-make snack using leftover mashed potatoes combined with melted cheddar cheese and a crispy breadcrumb coating. Baked to golden perfection, these puffs are perfect as appetizers or comfort food treats that are cheesy, soft inside, and crunchy outside.
Ingredients
Scale
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: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the cheese puffs.
- Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the leftover mashed potatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, eggs, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Form the puffs: Shape the potato mixture into small balls, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, forming bite-size puffs.
- Coat with breadcrumbs: Roll each ball in the cup of breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to coat them evenly and completely for a crispy crust.
- Prepare baking sheet: Place the coated potato balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow for easy cleanup.
- Bake: Bake the puffs in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until they turn golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Serve warm: Remove from oven and serve the puffs warm, ideal as a snack or appetizer.
Notes
- Leftover mashed potatoes work best, as fresh potatoes may be too soft.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with other cheeses like mozzarella or pepper jack for different flavors.
- For extra crispiness, you can double coat the puffs by dipping in egg and rolling in breadcrumbs again.
- These puffs can be reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness instead of microwaving.
- Adding chopped herbs like parsley or chives can enhance the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: mashed potato puffs, cheesy potato balls, baked potato snacks, crispy potato bites, leftover mashed potatoes recipe
