Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs Recipe
Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs are crispy, golden bites of fluffy mashed potatoes mixed with cheese and baked to perfection. Perfect for snacks, sides, or party appetizers!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 puffs 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup chopped chives
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (optional, for extra crunch)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin.
- In a bowl, mix mashed potatoes, cheese, eggs, milk, sour cream, chives, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Spoon mixture into the muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
- (Optional) Sprinkle panko breadcrumbs on top for extra crunch.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy on the edges.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use leftover mashed potatoes for convenience.
- Experiment with different cheeses like mozzarella or pepper jack.
- Serve with sour cream or ranch for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 puffs
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg