Description
Crispy golden mashed potato puffs bring comfort and delight to classic comfort cuisine. Cheesy, herbed, and perfectly light, these irresistible bites promise to elevate your dinner table with simple, elegant flavors you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese and Potatoes:
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Coating and Frying Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- Oil for frying
Topping:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, combine creamy mashed potatoes with sharp cheddar, velvety cream cheese, delicate green onions, aromatic garlic powder, zesty onion powder, salt, and pepper. Thoroughly blend ingredients until achieving a uniform, silky consistency.
- Gently shape the potato mixture into compact spheres, approximately golf ball-sized. Arrange each sphere methodically on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring uniform spacing.
- Establish a two-part coating station: designate one receptacle for whisked eggs and another for breadcrumbs, preparing for the crispy exterior transformation.
- Submerge each potato sphere first into beaten eggs, allowing excess to cascade off, then roll meticulously through breadcrumbs, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Heat neutral oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Carefully introduce potato puffs in small batches, maintaining oil temperature. Fry for 3-4 minutes, rotating periodically to achieve a uniform golden-brown exterior and crisp texture.
- Extract puffs using a perforated utensil, transferring to paper towels for excess oil absorption. Plate immediately, garnishing with a dollop of tangy sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh green onion segments.
Notes
- Opt for cold mashed potatoes to help maintain their shape during coating and frying, preventing them from falling apart.
- Add a pinch of flour or cornstarch to the potato mixture for extra binding and crispiness when frying.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like Gruyère or Parmesan to create unique flavor profiles and keep the recipe exciting.
- For a gluten-free version, swap breadcrumbs with crushed gluten-free crackers or almond meal to maintain the crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg