Description
Transform leftover mashed potatoes into crispy, cheesy puffs that are perfect for snacks or side dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 large egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, cheese, flour, green onions, egg, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Stir with a wooden spoon until the mixture looks even and a bit glossy from the cheese.
- Form the mixture into small puffs or patties.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the puffs until golden brown on each side, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot as a side dish or snack.
Notes
For extra silkiness, add a touch of fresh butter to the warm mashed potatoes. You can also try adding herbs or a pinch of smoked paprika for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: mashed potatoes, cheese puffs, snack recipe, leftovers, comfort food