Description
These Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs are a delightful way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. With a crispy exterior and a cheesy, fluffy interior, these mini puffs make a perfect appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
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Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs:
- 2 cups cold mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- nonstick cooking spray or butter for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the muffin tin: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin tin with nonstick spray or butter.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, green onions, flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
- Fill the muffin cups: Scoop about 1 heaping tablespoon of the mixture into each muffin cup, pressing gently to fill evenly.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Serve: Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully remove and serve warm.
Notes
- Perfect for using up leftover mashed potatoes.
- You can substitute different cheeses like mozzarella or pepper jack for a fun twist.
- Add crumbled bacon or diced ham for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 puffs
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
