Creative Leftover Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs: Easy & Delicious Treats
Transform your leftover mashed potatoes into delightful cheese puffs that are easy to make and irresistibly delicious!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 puffs 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, cheese, flour, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined and form into small balls.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- These cheese puffs can be customized with your favorite herbs and spices.
- For a crispy texture, consider frying them instead of baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 puffs
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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