Description
Delightful snack or side dish with crispy outside and soft cheesy inside, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil (for greasing the baking sheet)
Instructions
- Boil the cubed potatoes in a pot of salted water until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes well and mash them in a large bowl. Let cool slightly.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese, flour, egg, salt, and pepper to the mashed potatoes. Mix until well combined.
- On a lightly floured surface, spread the potato mixture into a rectangle about 1 inch thick.
- Cut the rectangle into small squares or cubes.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grease a baking sheet with melted butter or oil.
- Place the potato squares on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the puffs are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Serve with ketchup, sour cream, or your favorite dipping sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: snack, side dish, cheesy, potatoes, puffs