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Crispy Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs Recipe

Crispy Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs Recipe
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These Crispy Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs are a delicious and easy appetizer or snack that transform leftover mashed potatoes into golden, cheesy, bite-sized puffs. Perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, they are ideal for entertaining or a comforting treat any time of day.

Ingredients

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Mashed Potato Mixture

  • 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Coating

  • 1 cup breadcrumbs

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the cheese puffs to golden perfection.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the leftover mashed potatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, eggs, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated into a uniform mixture.
  3. Shape Puffs: Using your hands, shape the potato mixture into small, bite-sized balls—about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter works best for even cooking and serving.
  4. Coat with Breadcrumbs: Roll each potato ball in the breadcrumbs until they are fully and evenly coated, which will create the crispy outer layer once baked.
  5. Arrange Baking Sheet: Place the breadcrumb-coated balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them evenly to allow hot air to circulate and promote crispiness.
  6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until the puffs turn a beautiful golden brown and are crispy on the outside.
  7. Serve Warm: Remove from the oven and let the cheese puffs cool slightly before serving warm as a snack or appetizer.

Notes

  • Use cold leftover mashed potatoes for easier handling and better texture in the puffs.
  • For extra flavor, you can add finely chopped herbs such as chives or parsley to the potato mixture.
  • To make the coating extra crispy, double-dip the balls in egg wash before coating with breadcrumbs.
  • These puffs can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven to retain crispiness.
  • Gluten-free breadcrumbs and flour can be substituted to make this recipe gluten-free.

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