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cheesy mashed potato puffs

🥔 Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs Recipe Card

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 puffs
Calories: 140
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups mashed potatoes leftover or freshly made
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or mozzarella
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp chopped green onions optional
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs for a firmer texture, optional

Method
 

Preheat Oven:
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with parchment liners.
Mix Filling:
  1. In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, eggs, cheddar, Parmesan, sour cream, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and well combined.
Fill Muffin Tin:
  1. Spoon the mixture evenly into each muffin cup, filling almost to the top. Sprinkle extra cheese or breadcrumbs on top if desired.
Bake:
  1. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and slightly crispy around the edges.
  2. Cool & Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan. Serve warm.

Notes

Use well-seasoned mashed potatoes for the best flavor — leftover garlic mashed potatoes work wonderfully.
You can swap cheddar for Gruyère, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack for a twist.
For a crispy top, sprinkle a little extra Parmesan before baking.
These freeze well — bake, cool, and freeze; reheat in the oven for 10 minutes at 375°F.