Description
These Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs are a delightful way to repurpose leftover mashed potatoes into a cheesy, savory snack or side dish. Easy to make and versatile, they can be customized with various add-ins and are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Leftover mashed potatoes
- Eggs
- Cheese (such as cheddar, Parmesan, Gruyère, or Monterey Jack)
- Optional add-ins like chives, bacon or ham
- Seasonings (salt, pepper, onion or garlic powder as desired)
- A dollop of sour cream for serving
Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs:
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375–400 °F. If using a muffin tin, grease the cups.
- Prepare the Mixture: In a bowl, mix mashed potatoes with beaten eggs, most of the grated cheese, optional mix-ins, and seasonings. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Shape and Bake: Spoon or shape the mixture into muffin cups or balls. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly, then remove from the tin and serve warm with sour cream.
Notes
- Experiment with different fillings like cheddar and green onion, Parmesan or Gruyère, or unique options such as curry, goat cheese, or Mediterranean flavors.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for later use. Reheat in the oven to regain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10–15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American (flexible)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: ~237 kcal
- Sugar: ~2 g
- Sodium: ~518 mg
- Fat: ~15 g
- Saturated Fat: ~7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: ~14 g
- Fiber: ~1 g
- Protein: ~11 g
- Cholesterol: ~124 mg
