Description
Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs transform leftover mashed potatoes into golden, crispy bites with a soft, cheesy center. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or side dish, these puffs combine comfort and indulgence in every bite.
Ingredients
2 cups mashed potatoes (cooled)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs, beaten
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ cup breadcrumbs (optional for added crunch)
2 tbsp finely chopped chives or green onions
Cooking spray or melted butter (for greasing muffin tin)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or melted butter.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cheddar, and Parmesan.
- Add eggs, flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until fully incorporated.
- Fold in chives or green onions. Optionally, mix in breadcrumbs or sprinkle them on top.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full. Optionally, add extra cheese or breadcrumbs on top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until tops are golden brown and set. Move to the top rack for the last 5 minutes for a crispier top.
- Let the puffs cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Gently remove and serve warm with your preferred dipping sauce.
Notes
Use leftover mashed potatoes for convenience and flavor.
Make mini versions using a mini muffin tin for party appetizers.
Customize with different cheeses, herbs, or vegetables.
Reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.
Freeze after baking for quick, ready-to-heat snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
