Creative Leftover Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs with Turkey Bacon
These Creative Leftover Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs with Turkey Bacon are a delicious way to use up leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped turkey bacon
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the mashed potatoes, cheese, turkey bacon, green onions, and egg.
- In another bowl, combine breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Form the potato mixture into small balls and coat them in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the puffs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- These puffs can be served as a snack or appetizer.
- Feel free to add your favorite herbs and spices for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 puffs
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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