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Cheesy Potato Puffs Recipe
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Cheesy Potato Puffs

Prep time does not include cooling time.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 20 puffs

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 cup Crystal Farms Finely Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/3 cup instant potato flakes
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 3/4 cup crushed cheese crackers

Instructions

  • Bring water and butter to a boil.
  • Add milk, cheese, salt and garlic. Bring to a boil, stirring often, remove from heat.
  • Stir in instant potato flakes.
  • Temper the beaten egg by stirring in one tablespoon of the potatoes.
  • Stir the egg mixture into the mashed potatoes.
  • Put the cheesy mashed potatoes in the fridge and allow them to cool.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Make potato balls with a medium dough scoop (about 1 1/2 tablespoons) for even sized balls (or use a spoon).
  • Roll the mashed potato balls in the crushed cheese crackers.
  • Bake on a greased baking sheet at 350 degrees, for 8-10 minutes, until puffed and golden
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