Leftover Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs Recipe
Got Leftover Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs Recipe sitting in your fridge? Don't throw them away! Turn them into delicious cheese puffs instead.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Parchment paper or cooking spray
- Cookie scoop or spoon
- Oven
Ingredients
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
- This prevents sticking and makes cleanup easy.
- Put mashed potatoes in a large bowl.
- Add cheddar cheese, flour, and eggs.
- Mix everything together well.
- Add green onions and garlic powder.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- The mixture should be thick and sticky.
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon.
- Make small balls about golf ball size.
- Place them on your prepared baking sheet.
- Leave space between each puff.
- They will spread slightly while baking.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top of each puff.
- This creates a crispy, golden crust.
- Press it down gently so it sticks.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- They should be golden brown and crispy.
- The cheese will be bubbling and delicious.
- Let them cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use cold mashed potatoes for better results.
- They hold their shape better when cold.
- Add bacon bits for extra flavor and crunch.
- Try different cheeses like mozzarella or pepper jack.
- Make sure your oven is fully preheated first.
- Don't make the puffs too large.
- Smaller puffs cook more evenly and get crispier.
- You can freeze unbaked puffs for later use.
- Just bake them straight from the freezer.
- Add an extra 5 minutes to cooking time.