Mexican Potato Puffs

Name: Mexican Potato Puffs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups mashed potatoes; 3 beaten eggs; 1 teaspoon chili powder; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon dry mustard; 1 tablespoon grated onion; 2 teaspoons milk; ¾ cup grated cheddar cheese; ¾ cup dry breadcrumbs; fat (for deep frying, 400 to 450 F)

Eats Now Editorial Team · 401 kcal · Soups & Stews

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Mexican Potato Puffs – a delicious recipe with potatoes, eggs, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, mustard. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Soups & Stews

Servings: persons

3 cups mashed potatoes
3 beaten eggs
1 teaspoon chili powder
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon grated onion
2 teaspoons milk
¾ cup grated cheddar cheese
¾ cup dry breadcrumbs
fat (for deep frying, 400 to 450 F)

1
Combine all ingredients except cheese and bread crumbs.
2
Chop cheese and crumbs in blender until fine.
3
Add 1 cup cheese crumb mixture to potato mixture.
4
Shape in balls using one rounded Tablespoon for each.
5
Roll in remaining cheese crumb mixture.
6
Deep fry until golden brown.
7
Serve hot.

401

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups mashed potatoes, 3 beaten eggs, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Mexican Potato Puffs falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
401 kcal
Category
Soups & Stews

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