Best Fat Rascals Potato Cheese Puffs Recipes

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FAT RASCALS (POTATO CHEESE PUFFS)



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This is an all-time favorite Saturday night snack at our house. I'd always made potato patties with any leftover mashed potatoes that I had, but when I came across Fat Rascals they sounded like a delicious variation. Now my family deliberately leaves some mashed potatoes in the bowl during dinner just so that I can make this treat the next day!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield about 24 puffs.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups shredded American or cheddar cheese
1 cup mashed potatoes
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup whole milk
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. Combine the cheese, mashed potatoes, eggs and milk, add to dry ingredients., In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat 2 in. of oil to 375°. Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 1-1/2 minutes on each side. Serve immediately. ,

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FAT RASCALS (POTATO CHEESE PUFFS)



Fat Rascals (Potato cheese puffs) image

Tasty way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. Great instead of french fries with sandwiches, especially a big juicy hamburger!

Provided by LAURIE

Categories     Potato

Time 14m

Yield 24 puffs

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup leftover mashed potatoes
2 beaten eggs
1/2 cup milk
2 cups shredded cheese (we like colby or american)
1/2 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
garlic salt or onion salt
pepper
oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except the oil in a large bowl and mix well.
  • Heat oil in a deep skillet to about 2 inches deep to 375 degrees.
  • Drop potato batter by tablespoons into the oil, about 4-5 at a time, do not crowd.
  • Fry 3-4 minutes until golden in color.
  • Serve immediately.

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