Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs: Irresistibly Cheesy Comfort Bites
These Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for any occasion. Cheesy, fluffy, and absolutely delicious!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small balls.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the cheese puffs until golden brown on all sides.
- Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
Notes
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- These puffs are best served hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 puffs
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs, Cheese Puffs, Comfort Food