Mom's Potato Puffs

38 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 5 min
Ready In: 15 min

“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.” - by PATTI PEARSON

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

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Original recipe yields 6 Servings

Directions

In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix in the mashed potatoes and egg until well blended.
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.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

Calories
200 cal
10%

Fat
15.6 g
24%

Carbs
12.8 g
4%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Momof2

Dec. 29, 2003

"This is such a great idea for leftover potatoes. I don't have any kids...but I do watch over younger siblings and a niece...they love this stuff. I made it just because they were really hungry and I..." See more didn't have anything for them to eat. Now they ask my mom to make it for them. Thanks."

DonnaL

Aug. 19, 2004

"My mother always made thick potato pancakes with leftover mashed potatoes. I still make them--the family loves them! Almost the same proportions of flour and egg, but also add a little milk for softer..." See more "dough", chopped onion and parsley, and pan-fry rather than deep fry. Have to try adding corn--sounds like a great variation!"

JOSIE

Dec. 16, 2003

"I didn't care for these very much, but I'm giving them 4 stars because my son ate most of them. I used instant mashed potatoes and added about 1/2 a cup of shredded cheddar cheese like other reviewer..." See mores. This made my mixture very sticky and hard to work with, which may have been why the batter tasted so strongly of oil. It soaked up quite a bit and we couldn't taste much of the potatoes. I also added some garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper...but couldn't taste it. Glad I gave this a try, but won't make again."

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