Description
Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs are crispy on the outside, soft and cheesy on the inside, and baked to golden perfection in muffin tins. They’re a fun and delicious way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (leftover or freshly made and cooled)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp finely chopped green onions or chives
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter or oil for greasing the muffin tin
- Optional: 1/4 cup bacon bits, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, or chopped herbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin well with butter or oil.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, eggs, shredded cheese, Parmesan, green onions, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Spoon the mixture into muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Top each puff with a bit of extra cheese or Parmesan.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until tops are puffed and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly, then gently remove from the tin and serve warm.
Notes
- Add bacon, ham, or sautéed mushrooms for more flavor.
- Try different cheeses like Gruyère or goat cheese for variety.
- Spice it up with pepper jack and hot sauce.
- Use silicone muffin cups for easy release and less sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
