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Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs

Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, these mashed potato cheese puffs are an easy, crowd-pleasing snack or appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 2 eggs
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet or frying pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven or heat oil for frying.
  2. Mix mashed potatoes, cheese, eggs, flour, and seasonings.
  3. Shape mixture into bite-sized balls.
  4. Roll in breadcrumbs until coated.
  5. Bake or fry until golden and crispy.
  6. Serve warm with dipping sauce.

Notes

Bake for a lighter version or fry for extra crispiness.