Blue Cheese Potato Puffs
Zesty blue cheese mashed potatoes inside crispy deep-fried Asian-seasoned breading. Served with boldly flavored dipping sauce.
Serving size: 3 potato puffs
Instructions
| Ingredient | Quantity | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Water, boiling | 1 1/2 gal. | Pour boiling water into large bowl. Add potatoes and salt; blend. |
| Potato Pearls® Golden Extra Rich, prepared, warm | 1 carton | |
| Salt | 1 1/2 tsp. | |
| Blue cheese, crumbled | 15 1/4 cup | Combine cheese and 10 eggs; mix until thoroughly combined. Cover and chill. |
| Eggs, divided | 20 | |
| Milk | 3 cup | Combine remaining eggs and milk. |
| Breadcrumbs, Japanese-seasoned, commercially prepared | 2 qt. | Coat each cake with egg wash and then with breadcrumbs. Deep-fry at 350° F until golden brown; drain. |
| For each serving: Place 3 potato puffs on plate. | ||
| More Ideas To Build On •For easy line service or catering, place the potato mixture in a full-size steamable pan, top with the breadcrumbs, and bake. •Complement this side dish with spicy Buffalo dipping sauce. •Buffalo chicken wings and balsamic glazed grilled chicken are perfect partners for these creamy, cheesy sides. •Make smaller puffs for appetizers or sampler plates. |
Nutritional Information Per Serving
| Calories — 766 KCAL | Protein — 17.6 g | Fat — 57.3 g |
| Carbs — 40.2 g | Iron — 1.4 mg | Sodium — 1170 mg |
| Potassium — 159 mg | Zinc — 1.45 mg | Vitamin A — 486 IU |
| Riboflavin — 0.31 mg | Niacin — 0.5 g | Calcium — 308 mg |
| Cholesterol — 134 mg | Vitamin B6 — 110 mcg | Vitamin B12 — 0.83 mcg |
| Thiamine — 0.03 mg |