Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs are a great way to use leftover mashed potatoes. They’re crispy on the outside, fluffy and cheesy inside—perfect as a snack, side dish, or appetizer. 🧀🥔
Ingredients
- 2 cups Mashed Potatoes
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese (optional for extra flavor)
- 2 tbsp chopped Chives or green onions
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: small pieces of Cooked Bacon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven
- Set oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a muffin tin.
- Mix ingredients
- In a bowl combine mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, eggs, Parmesan, chives, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Fill muffin cups
- Spoon the mixture into the muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
- Bake
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until the tops are golden and slightly crispy.
- Cool slightly and serve
- Let them cool for 5 minutes, then remove and enjoy warm.
💡 Extra Tips
- Sprinkle extra cheddar or Parmesan on top before baking for a crispy crust.
- Add garlic powder or paprika for extra flavor.
- Great with sour cream or ranch dip.
If you want, I can also show you a 5-ingredient version of cheesy potato puffs that restaurants use for extra crispiness. 🥔🧀