Creative Leftover Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs with Turkey Bacon Bliss
Transform your leftover mashed potatoes into delicious cheese puffs with this creative recipe featuring turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/2 cup cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the leftover mashed potatoes, shredded cheese, chopped turkey bacon, and green onions.
- Add the flour, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Form the potato mixture into small balls or patties and carefully place them in the hot oil.
- Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding some spices or herbs.
- Serve with a dipping sauce of your choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 puffs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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