Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs: Indulgent Comfort Food Delight
Delight in the creamy, cheesy goodness of mashed potato cheese puffs, the perfect indulgent comfort food.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- oil for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, egg, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- Scoop spoonfuls of the potato mixture and carefully drop them into the hot oil.
- Fry until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For an extra flavor kick, try adding crumbled bacon or chopped herbs to the mixture.
- These can be made ahead and frozen before frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 puffs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs, comfort food, snacks, appetizers