Crispy Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs
Golden bites with gooey cheese inside and a crisp exterior, perfect for snacks, appetizers, or using up leftover mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed potatoes about 400–450 g, day-old or freshly made
- 1 cup shredded cheese mix cheddar for flavor and mozzarella for stretch
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs panko for extra crunch or fine crumbs
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped also known as scallions
- 1 large egg binds the mixture
- to taste salt and pepper
- as needed oil for frying vegetable, canola, or light olive oil
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, add the mashed potatoes, shredded cheese, breadcrumbs, chopped green onions, egg, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until everything is evenly incorporated.
- Scoop and roll the mixture into bite-sized balls about 1 to 1.5 inches across.
- Pour oil into a frying pan to a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch and heat over medium to medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- Place a few puffs in the pan without crowding, and fry until each edge is golden brown and crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes per side.
- Transfer cooked puffs to paper towels to drain briefly. Serve warm.
Notes
For extra crisp, roll puffs in additional breadcrumbs just before frying. For make-ahead, form balls and refrigerate until firm.