Description
These Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs are a delightful way to repurpose leftover mashed potatoes into a tasty appetizer. With a cheesy, savory flavor and a crispy exterior, these mini puffs are perfect for snacking or entertaining.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cold mashed potatoes
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter (melted)
- nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin pan with cooking spray or melted butter.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, egg, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, green onions, flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the mixture into the mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Brush the tops with melted butter.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and slightly crisp.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before removing from the pan. Serve warm.
Notes
- Great for using up leftover mashed potatoes.
- You can swap the cheddar for mozzarella or pepper jack for a flavor variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
