Description
Golden Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs are a quick, crowd‑pleasing appetizer that mixes creamy mashed potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and a light flour coating, then fried to a crisp golden finish. Ideal for parties, game nights, or a cozy family dinner, these bite‑size puffs deliver rich cheese flavor and a satisfying crunch. Ready in just 35 minutes, they make an easy, delicious snack that looks impressive on any platter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup all‑purpose flour
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine mashed potatoes, butter, cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in flour until the mixture holds together.
- Shape into small balls or discs.
- Heat oil to 350°F in a deep pan.
- Fry puffs 3‑4 minutes per side until golden.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- Use chilled mashed potatoes for best shape. Fry in small batches to keep oil temperature steady. Drain well to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Golden Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs, easy appetizer recipe, cheesy potato bites, fried potato snacks, quick party foods, comfort food appetizers, golden fried snacks, mashed potato recipes, crispy cheese puffs