Description
Transform leftover mashed potatoes into delightful crispy cheese puffs that are golden brown on the outside and gooey on the inside. Perfect for parties or as a fun snack, these puffs are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Oil for baking or air frying (olive oil or avocado oil)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it with oil or cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently whisk the egg until well-distributed.
- Add the cold mashed potatoes, grated cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese to the bowl with the egg.
- Sprinkle in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Using a spatula or your hands, gently mix all the ingredients together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Take about a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a small ball, roughly 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Repeat until all the mixture is used, placing the balls on the prepared baking sheet with space between them.
- For the oven method, bake for 18-22 minutes, flipping halfway through for even browning. For the air fryer method, air fry for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Carefully remove the puffs from the oven or air fryer and let them cool for a minute before serving with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking or Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Ensure your mashed potatoes are thick and well-drained for the best texture. Experiment with different cheeses for varied flavors, and consider rolling the puffs in panko breadcrumbs for extra crispiness.