Description
Crispy cheesy mashed potato puffs deliver comfort and elegance in one delightful bite. Light cheese pillows emerge golden from oven, offering savory satisfaction with each delectable morsel you’ll eagerly devour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (473 ml) mashed potatoes (leftover)
- 1 cup (240 ml) cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml) breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup (60 ml) Parmesan cheese (grated)
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsps chives (chopped, optional)
- Cooking spray or oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray or oil to prevent adherence.
- Potato Mixture: Merge leftover mashed potatoes with cheddar, Parmesan, chives, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, ensuring thorough incorporation of all components.
- Egg Coating: Whisk eggs until smooth and uniform in texture.
- Forming Puffs: Craft potato mixture into compact round balls or slightly flattened patties, maintaining structural integrity.
- Breading Process: Immerse each potato puff into whisked eggs, allowing excess to cascade off, then enrobe completely in breadcrumbs for a crisp exterior.
- Baking: Strategically position potato puffs on the prepared baking sheet, providing adequate spacing for optimal heat circulation.
- Oven Transformation: Roast for 20-25 minutes, midway rotating the pan to achieve consistent golden-brown coloration and crackling texture.
- Serving: Extract from oven when puffs display a radiant golden hue, crisp exterior, and thoroughly heated core. Transfer to a serving platter and present immediately while piping hot and supremely crunchy.
Notes
- Prevent Crumbling: Ensure mashed potatoes are cold and thick to help potato balls maintain shape during coating and baking.
- Crumb Coating Technique: Press breadcrumbs firmly onto potato balls to create a secure, crispy exterior that won’t fall off during cooking.
- Temperature Precision: Use an instant-read thermometer to check internal temperature reaches 165°F for food safety and perfect texture.
- Leftover Magic: Best results come from day-old, chilled mashed potatoes as they bind more effectively and create a sturdier puff.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg