Crispy Parmesan Potato Puffs

Add potatoes to a large pot of boiling water and cook until fork tender. This will take about 20 minutes. Drain off the water and add potatoes back to the pot. Then mash them together with the salt, pepper, butter and milk. Stir in parmesan and onions, then place the mixture in the fridge to cool for 15-20 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Put the beaten egg into a shallow bowl. Put the bread crumbs into another shallow bowl.

Remove potatoes from fridge and roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Dip the balls in the beaten egg, then cover them in bread crumbs. Place on a baking sheet 1-2 inches apart. When done, and hit each with a quick spritz of olive oil or cooking spray.

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until outside is crispy. Makes about 70 puffs.

Note: I know this sounds like a fabulous idea for leftover mashed potatoes, but I can’t say for sure that the potatoes will hold up. It depends on the actual mashed potatoes recipe that you use and how much butter is added.