Ingredients
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- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (for coating)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients, ensuring leftover mashed potatoes are at room temperature.
- Mix mashed potatoes, cheese, flour, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl until combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and shape into balls on a parchment-lined sheet.
- Coat each ball in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry puffs in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels and let cool slightly.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying for optimal crispiness.
- Can be served with various dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: mashed potatoes, cheese puffs, appetizer, fried snacks