Ingredients
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- 3 cups of cooked, mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions or chives
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare your mashed potatoes using a creamy recipe.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, scallions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Shape mixture into small puffs and place on a lined tray.
- Dip each puff in flour, then beaten egg, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet and fry the puffs in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden.
- Drain on paper towels.
Notes
- Cool mashed potatoes completely before shaping.
- Use panko for extra crunch.
- Avoid overcrowding the skillet while frying.
- Try other cheeses like mozzarella or pepper Jack for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 puffs
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg