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Mom's Potato Puffs

SUBMITTED BY: PATTI PEARSON PHOTO BY: DBeefsteak

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 26 stars. This recipe average a 4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  5 Min
READY IN  15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

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 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 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 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
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 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 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2008 by L. Rakic