Description
These Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs are a delightful way to repurpose leftover mashed potatoes. With a crispy exterior and a cheesy, fluffy interior, they make a perfect side dish or appetizer for any meal.
Ingredients
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Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs:
- 2 cups cold mashed potatoes
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, eggs, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, green onions, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and flour.
- Fill the muffin cups: Spoon the mixture into the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Smooth the tops with the back of a spoon.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and slightly crispy. Let cool before serving warm.
Notes
- Perfect for using up leftover mashed potatoes.
- Add crumbled bacon or chopped cooked ham for extra flavor.
- Reheat well in the oven or air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
