Description
These Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs are a delightful way to repurpose leftover mashed potatoes into a delicious and portable snack or side dish. With a crispy exterior and a cheesy, creamy interior, these puffs are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cold mashed potatoes
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, eggs, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, green onions, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the mixture evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake: Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes before gently removing the puffs from the tin. Serve warm.
Notes
- Perfect for using leftover mashed potatoes.
- You can swap cheddar for mozzarella or pepper jack for a spicy twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
