Description
Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, these Cheesy Potato Puffs are the perfect snack or appetizer for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix your ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, shredded cheese, chopped green onions, flour, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the puffs: With clean hands, take a generous spoonful of the mixture and roll it into small balls or puffs.
- Heat the oil: In a frying pan over medium heat, pour enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan.
- Fry to perfection: Gently place the puffs into the hot oil, cooking them for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Drain excess oil: Use a slotted spoon to remove the puffs from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels.
- Serve warm: Indulge in the warm perfection of freshly made Cheesy Potato Puffs.
Notes
Make the potato mixture in advance and refrigerate it for up to two days before frying. Consider air frying or baking for a healthier alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheesy, potato, puffs, appetizer, snack