Description
These Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and packed with cheesy goodness! Made with leftover mashed potatoes, eggs, and cheese, they are the perfect side dish, appetizer, or snack. Serve them with sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (leftover or freshly made)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
- Butter or non-stick spray (for greasing the muffin tin)
Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a mini muffin tin with butter or non-stick spray.
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Mix Ingredients:
- In a bowl, whisk eggs and milk together.
- Add mashed potatoes, shredded cheese, flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir until well combined.
- Fold in green onions and crumbled bacon (if using).
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Fill Muffin Tin:
- Spoon the mixture into the greased muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
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Bake:
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy on the edges.
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Cool & Serve:
- Let the puffs cool for 5 minutes, then carefully remove them from the muffin tin.
- Serve warm with sour cream, ranch dressing, or ketchup!
Notes
- You can swap cheddar cheese for parmesan, pepper jack, or gouda for different flavors.
- If the batter is too thick, add a splash of milk to loosen it.
- Use a regular muffin tin for larger puffs (adjust baking time to 25-30 minutes).
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg