Creative Leftover Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious way to use up leftover mashed potatoes, these puffs are filled with cheese and crispy turkey bacon for an irresistible snack or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Dessert
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the mashed potatoes, cheese, turkey bacon, green onions, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.
- Use a spoon or your hands to form the mixture into small balls and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in some spices or herbs to the potato mixture.
- These puffs freeze well, so make a larger batch to enjoy later!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 puffs
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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