Description
These Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs are a delightful way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. Cheesy, flavorful, and perfectly portioned, they make a great appetizer or side dish. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients
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Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs:
- 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 or chives
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Nonstick spray or butter for greasing muffin tin
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin with nonstick spray or butter.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, egg, cheddar cheese, Parmesan, green onions, flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Fill the muffin tin: Spoon the mixture into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- Perfect for using up leftover mashed potatoes.
- You can swap in other cheeses like mozzarella or pepper jack.
- These freeze well and reheat in the oven or air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 puffs
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
