Description
A quick, cheesy snack made from leftover mashed potatoes and melty cheese, perfect for parties or as a cozy side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (cooled or leftover)
- 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your favorite)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Oil spray or a little oil for greasing the tray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, shredded cheese, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until even.
- Shape the mix into small balls or puffs and set them on the prepared sheet.
- Lightly spray or brush the tops with oil so they brown well.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the puffs turn golden and get a crisp outside.
- Serve hot as a snack or side dish.
Notes
For a richer taste, use mashed potatoes made with butter and milk. Chill formed puffs 10–15 minutes before baking for firmer puffs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg