Description
Experience the delightful crunch of Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs, where creamy mashed potatoes meet gooey cheese in a crispy golden shell. These bite-sized treats are perfect for any gathering, evoking nostalgic memories of family kitchens filled with warmth and laughter. Easy to prepare, they make an irresistible appetizer or snack that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying (approximately 2 cups)
Instructions
- If using fresh potatoes, boil peeled potatoes until fork-tender. Mash with butter and cream until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Scoop out small portions of the mixture and shape them into disks.
- Coat each disk in panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat and fry each puff until golden brown on both sides.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 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: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg