Ingredients
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- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil)
- Optional: chopped chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Combine leftover mashed potatoes, shredded cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
- Shape small portions of the mixture into balls or patties using your hands, ensuring they are well-formed.
- Dip each puff into flour, coating all sides evenly, then shake off excess.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until hot.
- Fry the puffs in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
- Remove from oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Garnish with chopped chives or parsley if desired. Serve hot with dipping sauces.
Notes
- Ensure oil is sufficiently hot before frying to achieve maximum crispiness.
- If mixture feels too soft, add more flour for better shape retention.
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of paprika or grated Parmesan cheese.
- Using a cookie scoop helps create evenly sized puffs for uniform cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato puff (approximate)
- Calories: 80 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg