Description
This recipe transforms leftover mashed potatoes into delicious, cheesy mini puffs that make for an easy and flavorful snack, appetizer, or side dish. Golden brown and crispy on the outside with a soft, cheesy center, these puffs are perfect for using up leftovers in a creative way.
Ingredients
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Mashed Potato Mixture
- 2 cups cold leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Topping
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For Greasing
- Cooking spray or a little butter for greasing the pan
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the puffs.
- Mix ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cold leftover mashed potatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, eggs, all-purpose flour, finely chopped green onions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is well blended and uniform.
- Fill muffin cups: Spoon the mashed potato mixture into the prepared mini muffin tin. Fill each cup about three-quarters full to allow room for the puffs to rise and become crispy.
- Add Parmesan topping: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the tops of each filled muffin cup. This adds a flavorful golden crust during baking.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the puffs are golden brown and crisp around the edges.
- Cool and serve: Allow the puffs to cool in the pan for a few minutes before carefully removing them. Serve warm as a tasty snack, appetizer, or side dish.
Notes
- These puffs can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven to regain their crispiness.
- For a flavor variation, swap cheddar cheese with mozzarella or pepper jack cheese.
- Add crumbled cooked bacon or chopped fresh herbs like parsley or chives to enhance the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
