Description
Savory Cheese Puff Pastry Christmas Trees – A Festive Holiday Appetizer
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups cold mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions or parsley (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- Vegetable oil, for deep frying
Instructions
- Combine mashed potatoes, all cheeses, egg, flour, garlic powder, herbs, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Roll mixture into 1–1.5 inch balls. Place on tray and chill 15–20 minutes.
- Roll balls in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with dipping sauces.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese puff
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg