Description
Imagine taking your humble leftover mashed potatoes and transforming them into crispy, golden-brown Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs – a delectable and versatile side dish or snack that will have your taste buds dancing with joy.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (leftover or freshly made)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or cheese of your choice)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions or chives
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional, for added crunch)
- Cooking spray or melted butter, for greasing the muffin tin
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or melted butter.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, milk, green onions or chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and breadcrumbs (if using). Stir until everything is well combined, creating a delightfully creamy and cheesy mixture.
3. Spoon the potato mixture evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Gently press down the tops to pack them slightly, ensuring a nice, compact shape.
4. Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs are set.
5. Let the potato puffs cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before carefully removing them. Serve these warm and irresistible treats as a side dish, snack, or appetizer, and get ready for the rave reviews!
Notes
Utilizing leftover mashed potatoes is not only a brilliant way to reduce food waste, but it also saves you time in the kitchen. Instead of starting from scratch, you can repurpose those extra spuds into a delightful new creation – Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Fiber: 20
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0