Golden-Crisp Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs
These golden-crisp cheesy mashed potato puffs are a delightful snack or side dish, perfect for using up leftover mashed potatoes. They're crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and packed with savory flavor.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking sheet
- Mixing bowl
- Cookie scoop
- Spoons
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups prepared mashed potatoes (cold, if using leftovers)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Gruyère, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions (scallions)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (gluten-free flour can be substituted)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- paprika Pinch (optional)
- Non-stick cooking spray or a little melted butter/oil for greasing the baking sheet
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking sheet with non-stick spray, melted butter, or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, gently combine the mashed potatoes, egg, cheddar cheese, green onions, flour, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika, mixing until just incorporated.
- Scoop 1 to 1.5 tablespoon portions of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, forming small balls or rustic dollops and leaving space between each.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the potato puffs are golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Remove from the oven, let them cool for a minute or two, and serve warm.
Notes
For extra crispiness, you can broil the puffs for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking, watching them closely to prevent burning. These puffs are also great for a crowd and can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking. Just add a few extra minutes to the bake time if baking from cold.