Description
Cheesy mashed potato puff bites are crispy, cheesy, and fluffy bites made from leftover mashed potatoes. Perfect for snacks, parties, or side dishes, they’re a fun and delicious way to reinvent leftovers.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (leftover or freshly made)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or blend)
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour or breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions or chives (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder or onion powder (optional)
- Cooking spray or oil for baking/air frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cheese, egg, flour or breadcrumbs, green onions, and seasonings.
- Roll mixture into small balls or spoon into greased mini muffin tin.
- Preheat oven to 400°F or air fryer to 375°F.
- Place puffs on a greased baking sheet or in air fryer basket.
- Bake or air fry for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Let cool slightly and serve warm with dipping sauce if desired.
Notes
- Add bacon bits, diced ham, or jalapeños for variation.
- Mix in sour cream or cream cheese for extra creaminess.
- Roll in breadcrumbs before baking for an extra crispy crust.
- Dip in ranch, sour cream, or spicy aioli for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 puffs
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
