Description
Cheesy potato puffs bring comfort and elegance to appetizer lovers with their crispy exterior and creamy interior. Light and golden, these delightful bites promise a delectable journey through classic comfort flavors you’ll savor with each satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
Cheese and Seasoning:
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives (optional)
Finishing Ingredients:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Thoroughly prepare your cooking workspace by positioning oven racks and gathering all necessary equipment for creating potato puffs.
- Warm the oven to a precise 400°F, ensuring an ideal environment for crispy exterior development.
- Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray to prevent sticking and promote even browning.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, harmoniously blend mashed potatoes with sharp cheddar, aged Parmesan, delicate chives, aromatic garlic powder, and seasoning components.
- Whisk eggs in a separate container until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Craft uniform potato spheres or compact patties using gentle hand movements, ensuring consistent size for balanced cooking.
- Carefully immerse each potato formation into whisked eggs, allowing complete coverage.
- Roll the egg-coated potato pieces through breadcrumb landscape, creating a crisp, golden exterior that will transform during baking.
- Arrange the prepared potato puffs strategically on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between each piece.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing transformation for approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Monitor the potato puffs, seeking a deep golden-brown coloration and crisp exterior that signals perfect doneness.
- Remove from oven and let rest momentarily to stabilize internal temperature.
- Serve immediately while maintaining optimal temperature and crispness, presenting as an irresistible appetizer or complementary side dish.
Notes
- Transform leftover mashed potatoes into crispy, cheesy bites that are perfect for snacking or entertaining.
- Ensure your potato mixture is well-combined to guarantee even flavor and texture in every puff.
- Use fresh breadcrumbs for maximum crispiness and a delightful golden-brown exterior.
- Allow eggs to help bind the ingredients and create a crunchy coating that seals in the cheesy goodness.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like Gruyère or blue cheese for unique flavor profiles.
- Serve immediately while hot to maintain the crisp exterior and melty cheese interior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg