The Vegan Leftover Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs are an incredible snack. You can make this snack in just thirty-five minutes. Serve your Vegan Leftover Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs for parties, snacking, occasions, or family gatherings. We will add mashed potatoes, vegan shredded cheese, all-purpose flour, garlic powder, and chopped green onions to prepare this recipe. You need a few things and ingredients to prepare this recipe. The vegan cheese will melt very nicely inside your cheese puffs. Also, the instructions are very simple to make this snack. This snack can also be stored for four days inside a tight container.
STATS:
- Cook duration: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Course: Snack
- Caloric count: 180 kcal
- Diet: Vegan
- Portion size: Three to four puffs
- Servings: Four
- Prep time: 15 minutes
EQUIPMENT:
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowl
- Oven
- Spoon
- Baking tray
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups leftover chill mashed potatoes
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Vegan shredded cheese: 1 cup
- Half tsp salt
- Quarter cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- Two tbsp chopped green onions
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- One tbsp olive oil
INGREDIENT NOTES:
MASHED POTATOES:
- Mashed potatoes are a basic thing to add to your snack. The puffs will make a shape and texture. You’ll use chilled mashed potatoes for the best shape. An alternative idea for you is sweet mashed potatoes.
VEGAN SHREDDED CHEESE:
- Cheese is also the main item in your recipe. Vegan cheese will make your cheese puffs creamy and cheesy. This cheese will melt very nicely inside your snack. Cashew cheese is an alternative option for you.
ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:
- We will add flour to this recipe to combine all the ingredients of the puff. Your puffs will not break very easily if you are using this. Rice flour is one more idea for your use.
NUTRITIONAL YEAST:
- Nutritional yeast will make your snack nutritious. It will make the flavor of your cheese puffs more cheesy and nutty. You can skip this ingredient if you don’t want to add it.
GREEN ONIONS:
- Green onions will make your cheese puffs feel fresh. They will also add a little onion taste to them. The color of your side dish will also improve. Fresh parsley is another idea for your addition.
GARLIC POWDER:
- This component will make your cheese puffs savory. Garlic powder can also be mixed into your batter easily. Use pan-fried minced garlic as a substitute.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil is helpful in making the outer of the cheese puffs crispier. Avocado oil is a great alternative for your use as well.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm your oven to a temperature of 200°C.
- Put parchment on your tray.
- Use a big bowl to mix shredded vegan cheese and mashed potatoes.
- Now add pepper, salt, garlic powder, green onions, nutritional yeast, and flour.
- Mix all of them properly.
- Then make small balls from it and put them on the tray.
- Keep some space among them.
- Spread some olive oil on the balls.
- Bake them for 20 minutes till they get crisp & golden.
- Cool them for five minutes to rest.
- Now your tasty mashed potatoes cheese puffs are ready!
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SOUPS:
- Lentil Vegetable Soup
- Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
- Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup
- Butternut Squash Soup
- Sweet Corn Chowder
SALADS:
- Garden Salad with Lemon Dressing
- Quinoa Veggie Salad
- Spinach Strawberry Salad
- Vegan Coleslaw
- Chickpea Cucumber Salad
SNACKS:
- Crispy Tofu Nuggets
- Stuffed Mushrooms
- Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
- Vegan Nachos
- Mini Vegan Sliders
BRUNCH OR BREAKFAST:
- Tofu Scramble
- Vegan Breakfast Sausages
- Avocado Toast
- Hash Browns
- Grilled Mushrooms
MEALS:
- Chickpea Curry
- Vegan Mushroom Gravy with Rice
- BBQ Jackfruit Sandwich
- Baked Beans
- Grilled Vegetables
TIPS:
- Include chilled, mashed potatoes to shape these puffs.
- Do not include lots of flour in your mixture.
- Refrigerate your puff mix so it does not stick.
- Shape into small balls to bake properly.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add the puffs inside a tight vessel to keep them for four days.
FREEZER:
- Put the puffs on a tray to freeze. Do this in a layer only. Then put them in a freezer box to keep for two months.
FAQs:
Will I make the puffs in the air fryer?
- Yes, you can air fry them for fifteen minutes at 180°C.
Why is my snack losing its form?
- You used chilled mashed potatoes or added more flour.
Will I prepare puffs in the frying pan?
- Yes, cook them on a reduced flame in olive oil.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 5 g
Fat: 6 g
Iron: 1.2 mg
Calcium: 120 mg
Vitamin A: 350 IU
Total Carbs: 25 grams
Sodium: 310 mg
Net Carbs: 22 g
Potassium: 420 mg
Calories: 180 kcal
