Mashed Potato Puff Bites
Crispy and savory mashed potato bites, perfect as an appetizer or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 12-15 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped chives
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, and chives.
- Add flour and egg to the potato mixture and mix well.
- Shape the mixture into small balls.
- Roll the balls in breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry the potato balls until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels.
Notes
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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