Irresistible Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs with Turkey Bacon Delight
Delicious and cheesy mashed potato puffs with a crispy turkey bacon twist, perfect as a side dish or appetizer.
- 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
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- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced turkey bacon
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, turkey bacon, and green onions.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, egg, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Mix the wet ingredients into the potato mixture until fully incorporated.
- Using a spoon or scoop, form small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add other favorites like herbs or spices for extra flavor.
- These puffs can be reheated in the oven for a crispy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 puffs
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: mashed potatoes, cheese puffs, turkey bacon, appetizer, side dish