Crispy Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs: Easy Turkey Bacon Delight
Enjoy these crispy mashed potato cheese puffs filled with flavors of turkey bacon and cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, shredded cheese, turkey bacon, green onions, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra crunch, you can fry the puffs instead of baking them.
- Feel free to add other ingredients like jalapeños for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 puffs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Crispy Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs, Turkey Bacon, Snack Recipe