Ingredients
Scale
Before we get started, let’s gather our ingredients. You’ll need:
- 2 cups of leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 cup of shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella work great)
- 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil for frying
Feel free to get creative! You can add herbs or spices to suit your family’s taste. Cooking should be fun and flexible!
Instructions
- Combine mashed potatoes, cheese, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well mixed.
- Shape the mixture into small balls or puffs, about 1-2 inches in diameter.
- Heat 1 inch of cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the puffs in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with your favorite herbs or spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg