Description
Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs are a delightful snack or side dish. They combine mashed potatoes and cheese, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups of mashed potatoes (leftover or freshly made)
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup of breadcrumbs (plus extra for coating)
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, breadcrumbs, melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into small balls or puffs.
- Coat each puff with additional breadcrumbs.
- Place the puffs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use leftover mashed potatoes for quicker preparation.
- Experiment with different cheeses for varied flavors.
- Serve warm for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs, mashed potatoes, cheese puffs, appetizer