Description
Cheesy mashed potato puffs are a delightful appetizer or side dish made from creamy mashed potatoes and cheese, baked until golden.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix mashed potatoes, cheese, breadcrumbs, eggs, green onions, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into small balls.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use leftover mashed potatoes for quicker preparation.
- Experiment with different types of cheese for varied flavors.
- These can be made ahead and frozen before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 puffs
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: cheesy mashed potato puffs