Description
These Leftover Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs are a delicious way to repurpose mashed potatoes into a tasty appetizer or side dish. With a crispy exterior and cheesy, flavorful interior, they are perfect for parties or even a simple snack.
Ingredients
Cold Mashed Potatoes:
2 cups
Egg:
1 large
Cheddar Cheese (shredded):
1/2 cup
Parmesan Cheese (grated):
1/4 cup
Green Onions (chopped):
1/4 cup
Garlic Powder:
1/4 teaspoon
Salt and Black Pepper:
to taste
All-Purpose Flour or Breadcrumbs:
1/4 cup (as needed)
Oil Spray or Melted Butter:
for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease or spray a mini muffin tin.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, egg, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add flour or breadcrumbs if needed to bind the mixture.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the mixture into the muffin cups, filling each to the top and gently pressing down.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the puffs to cool for 5 minutes in the pan before removing and serving.
Notes
- You can customize with different cheeses, bacon, or herbs.
- Freeze leftovers and reheat in the oven or air fryer for a quick snack.
- Serve with sour cream or ranch dressing for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 puffs
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
