Description
Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, these cheesy mashed potato puffs are the perfect way to use leftover mashed potatoes. They make a great side dish or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a muffin tin.
- In a bowl, mix mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Scoop the mixture into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh chives before serving.
Notes
- Use cold mashed potatoes for best results.
- Add cooked bacon bits for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg