Description
Transform leftover mashed potatoes into delightful crispy bites with gooey cheese and a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes, shredded cheese, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small bites or patties.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the bites until golden and crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Notes
These bites can be frozen after shaping. Fry them straight from the freezer, adding an extra minute or two to the cooking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg