Description
Crispy cheesy mashed potato puffs deliver comfort in every golden bite, combining creamy potatoes with melted cheese. Perfectly portable and crowd-pleasing, you’ll crave these irresistible little morsels that elevate classic potato goodness into a delightful appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 eggs
Dairy and Liquid:
- 1/4 cup milk
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 400F (200C) and thoroughly coat a muffin tin with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine mashed potatoes with shredded cheese, whisked eggs, milk, finely chopped green onions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl until well integrated.
- Carefully distribute the potato mixture into muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full to allow room for rising during baking.
- Optional: Dust the top of each potato puff with breadcrumbs for an extra crispy texture and golden finish.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for a rich golden-brown color and crisp edges.
- Remove from oven and allow potato puffs to rest and set for 3-4 minutes, which helps them maintain structural integrity when removed from the tin.
- Gently extract the potato puffs from the muffin tin using a small offset spatula or butter knife, and serve immediately while warm and crisp.
Notes
- Enhance texture by using day-old mashed potatoes for firmer, less watery puffs.
- Swap regular cheese with sharp cheddar or gouda for an intense flavor profile.
- Make these gluten-free by using almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs instead of traditional breadcrumbs.
- Reduce calories by using low-fat cheese and milk alternatives like Greek yogurt or almond milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 257 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 315 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg