Ultimate Crispy Cheddar Mashed Potato Puffs Recipe

Ingredients

• 0.75 cup sour cream, divided
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped chives or green onions
• 8 ounces Borden® Medium Cheddar Cheese Chunk, divided
• 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 tablespoons Borden® Butter
• 0.13 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.13 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 0.13 teaspoon dry mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 15 bacon strips, cooked crisp and crumbled
• 1 cup beer batter dry mix
• Oil, as needed for frying

Instructions

1. Combine 1/2 cup of sour cream with freshly chopped chives in a small bowl. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
2. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Shred half of the cheddar cheese (approximately 1 cup). Divide the shredded cheese into 8 small piles on a silicone baking mat or parchment-lined cookie sheet. Bake for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and crispy. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before removing from the baking sheet. Lower the oven temperature to 180 degrees F.
3. Cut the remaining 4 oz of cheddar cheese into 8 1/2-inch cubes. Use an ice cream scoop to form balls of mashed potato mixture. Create a small indentation in the center of each potato ball and insert one cube of cheddar cheese. Cover the cheese completely with more mashed potato, ensuring it's hidden inside. Refrigerate the potato balls until you're ready to fry them.
4. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until it reaches 375 degrees F. Prepare the beer batter according to the package instructions. Dip each mashed potato ball into the batter, then carefully deep-fry for about 5 minutes, or until they turn a beautiful golden brown. Remove the puffs from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Make sure to reheat the oil to 375 degrees F between batches. Keep the potato puffs warm in a holding oven until serving.
5. Place a crispy potato puff on a serving plate. Garnish with a dollop of chive cream, a sprinkle of fresh chives, and a crispy cheddar cheese piece. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 778 kcal
• Fat Content: 45 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 1 g
• Sodium Content: 2331 mg
• Protein Content: 31 g
• Cholesterol Content: 133 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 43 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 27 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g