Description
These Mashed Potato Puffs are a delightful way to transform leftover mashed potatoes into a tasty new dish. Cheesy, flavorful, and easy to make, they are perfect as a side or party snack.
Ingredients
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Mashed Potato Puffs:
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (leftover or freshly made)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare tin: Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, eggs, cheeses, sour cream, chives, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Fill muffin tin: Spoon mixture into each cup, filling almost to the top.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Cool and serve: Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from tin. Serve warm.
Notes
- Great use for leftover mashed potatoes!
- Customize with bacon, jalapeños, or herbs.
- Freeze and reheat in oven or air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
