Mom's Potato Puffs Recipe
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Mom's Potato Puffs

By: PATTI PEARSON  
"My mother would always cook extra mashed potatoes so us kids could have these delicious puffs the next day. Over the years I have experimented with her basic recipe and sometimes will add grated cheddar cheese, chopped green onions and bacon bits to the mixture. I have also added corn niblets for a really different tasting puff."

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 Servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup mashed potatoes
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for deep frying

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix in the mashed potatoes and egg until well blended.
  2. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or heavy deep skillet to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C). Carefully drop the potato mixture by spoonfuls into the hot oil, and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from oil to drain on paper towels.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 200 | Total Fat: 15.6g | Cholesterol: 35mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2003 by JOSIE 
I didn't care for these very much, but I'm giving them 4 stars because my son ate most of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2003 by TchrJrHi 
This is such a great idea for leftover potatoes. I don't have any kids...but I do watch over... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2004 by DonnaL 
My mother always made thick potato pancakes with leftover mashed potatoes. I still make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2008 by L. Rakic 
My husband and I devoured these. I added twice the salt (1 tsp), black pepper to taste, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2004 by BABSKITCHEN 
These were good but we thought the flour taste was a bit overwhelming. I think next time I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by AMBERLYNPHX 
I did not like these, but they were so easy to make and my kids loved them! I'll probably be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by LLSMITH71 
These were excellent! What a unique use of left over mashed potatoes. I added some grated... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by NIFNAX 
Fast, tasty recipe. Added cheddar cheese and the kids went nuts over them! Easy on-hand... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2005 by Annette P. 
Yum! What a great treat when a deep-fried snack is craved. I love adding cheese, bacon and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by LOVE2COOK2 
These were a HUGE hit with my kids especially my extra finicky 2 yr old. I have had potato... MORE

 
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