Crispy Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs: The Easy Indulgence You’ll Love
The perfect blend of crispy and cheesy, these mashed potato cheese puffs are a delightful treat that everyone will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, cheese, egg, and green onions until well combined.
- Add in flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Use a spoon to drop the batter into the hot oil, forming small puffs.
- Fry until golden brown on all sides. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like parsley or chives.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg