Description
Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs are a delicious and savory snack made from creamy mashed potatoes mixed with cheese and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, shredded cheese, breadcrumbs, green onions, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls or puffs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Optionally, brush the puffs with oil for a crispier texture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add garlic powder or herbs to the mixture.
- These puffs can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs, savory snacks, baked potato puffs