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My Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs are the perfect recipe to make using holiday leftovers.

They may even be better than my world famous mashed potatoes.

Regardless, this recipe is simple.

This recipe is easy.

And, yes, the cheesy puffs are addictive.

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Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs

Recipe by Jennifer Williams

  • Total Time35 minutes
  • Yield24 1x

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Ingredients

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  • 3 cups left over mashed potatoes
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup shredded smoked gouda
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon course ground pepper
  • 1/4 all purpose panko

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the mashed potatoes, eggs, shredded cheese, and green onions. 
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together the panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, granulated garlic, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and onion powder
  4. Using a spoon, scoop out mashed potatoes and roll into two inch balls with your hands.
  5. Drop each ball into the parmesan panko mixture and turn to cover.
  6. Place in a greased miniature muffin tin and bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes until the outside of the balls are crispy and golden.
  7. Remove from oven.
  8. Allow to cool slightly, then watch everyone fight over them.

Notes

  • You can easily switch out the cheese.  I have used Monterey jack cheese, mozzarella cheese, and plain old cheddar.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Cuisine: American

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