Cheesy mashed potato puffs feature a harmonious blend of creamy potatoes, savory cheddar, and Parmesan cheese. The mixture is enhanced with fresh green onions and a hint of garlic, then shaped into bite-sized rounds, rolled in breadcrumbs, and oven-baked until golden and crisp. Their satisfyingly crunchy exterior hides a soft, gooey center, offering a playful twist on classic comfort foods. Enjoy them hot straight from the oven, paired with your favorite dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing starter or a satisfying side. These puffs are a resourceful way to transform leftover potatoes into enticing bites everyone will love.
Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs are my answer when the fridge is packed with leftover mashed potatoes and I want something more exciting than reheating. These little golden bites come out crisp and cheesy and rarely make it to the table before someone grabs one straight from the pan. Whether you need a quick snack for game night or a playful side at dinner, these puffs deliver serious comfort.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Quick to prepare so they are ready in under an hour
Perfect for repurposing leftovers in a delicious new way
Kid friendly and easy for little hands to help shape
Easy to customize with different cheeses or add-ins
Great as a hand-held appetizer at parties
The first time I brought these to a family gathering they disappeared before I could set down the dipping sauces. Now everyone expects them whenever mashed potatoes make an appearance.
Ingredients
Mashed potatoes: use your favorite buttery mash or leftovers for a shortcut I love using cold mashed potatoes since they hold their shape
Shredded cheddar cheese: adds gooey melty richness the sharper the cheese the deeper the flavor
Grated Parmesan cheese: brings a nutty salty punch always grate it fresh if you can
Large egg: helps bind everything together and gives the puffs structure
All-purpose flour: keeps the mix fluffy rather than dense use just enough to hold the puffs together
Green onions: chopped green tops bring color and freshness look for bright crisp stalks
Garlic powder: gives savory flavor without overpowering
Salt: brightens all the flavors taste your potatoes and adjust if they are already salty
Black pepper: a touch of warmth and complexity
Breadcrumbs or panko: make the exteriors extra crispy I like panko for more crunch
Cooking spray or extra oil: gives that golden brown finish be generous so nothing sticks
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