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Potato Puffs


This recipe for potato puffs is a delicious way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. Although these puffs taste amazing I do not make them frequently because they are deep fried.
Some like them dipped in ketchup but when I used to make them for our children they preferred to dip them in pancake syrup.
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup mashed potatoes, moistened and seasoned
  • 2 eggs
  1. Whisk together flour and baking powder.
  2. Add mashed potatoes and mix well.
  3. Stir in beaten eggs and mix until well combined.
  4. Drop by spoonfuls and deep fry until golden and crispy which takes a few minutes. To check if they are done insert a toothpick in the center of a puff and if it comes clean, the puffs are done.
  5. Serves 4
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17 comments:

  1. AnitaFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    this brings back great childhood memories - my mom used to make those, thanks for the recipe!

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  2. BrendaFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    hmmm, what can i make so i have leftover mashed potatoes. ;)
    thanks for the post mom

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  3. NormaFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    Dearest sister, another yummy recipe that I need to try next time I have leftover mash potatoes.
    thank you.

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  4. Meg LubyFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    working with leftover potatoes is always a trick, haha. i love this, thanks for sharing! the deep fried aspect makes it a rare treat for my group too but, yummmmmm, cannot wait for such an occasion to make itself known!
    -meg
    @ http://www.clutzycooking.blogspot.com
    @ http://www.myscribblednotebook.blogspot.com

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  5. Lovella ♥February 16, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    I've never had these Betty ..they look a little like portzelky. Yum!

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  6. AnnelieseFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    I was just wondering the other day about what I could all make with left-over mashed potatoes.
    With syrup, huh?

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  7. CarolineFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Finally...a recipe for left over mashed potatoes! I never know what to do with them, so this is definitely one I'm going to try. I know my kids will eat these.

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  8. janFebruary 16, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Just one question concerning this recipe? What are leftover mashed potatoes?????

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  9. DonnaFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Yumm.... we always ate fried potatoes & syrup, and deep fried mashed potatoes, well that just ups the yum factor. Thanks for the idea.

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  10. JulieFebruary 16, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    hmmm .... I just happen to have left over mashed potatoes in the fridge ... I'm making these for supper ... GF of course ! smile...

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  11. Judy February 16, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    They sound yummy! I'll know exactly what to do with leftover mashed pot's next time.

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  12. ~Lavender Dreamer~February 17, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    OH MY! Can you have these for breakfast? They look good right now! ♥

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  13. Jeanine - The Baking BeautiesFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Those look like a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes! I usually just make them into pancakes.

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  14. CaseyFebruary 19, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    I wonder if you could use instant potatoes? As the men at my house never leave any left overs..LOL

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  15. BettyFebruary 19, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Casey..I have not tried this recipe with instant potatoes. If you try let me know the results, okay?

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  16. CarolineMarch 22, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    I just made these with the 2 cups of mashed potatoes left over from dinner. My 13 year old son is rolling his eyes saying,"these are SOOO good!" Good thing I doubled the recipe. Next time, I'll add a bit of salt to it. Thanks!

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  17. AnonymousMarch 11, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    If making these just for adults add chopped onions.

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