Description
These Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs are light, fluffy, and irresistibly cheesy. Made with leftover mashed potatoes, eggs, and melty cheese, they bake into golden, savory bites perfect as a side dish, appetizer, or snack. Crispy on the outside and creamy inside—everyone will devour them!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (leftover or freshly made)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup milk or heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions (optional)
- Additional cheese for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Grease a muffin tin or line with silicone cups.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, eggs, cheddar cheese, Parmesan, milk, melted butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until smooth and evenly combined. Fold in chives if using.
- Spoon the mixture into the muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full.
- Top each puff with a small pinch of extra cheese if desired.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the edges are crispy.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan.
- Serve warm as a side dish, appetizer, or snack.
Notes
These cheese puffs work beautifully with leftover mashed potatoes. For extra crispiness, bake directly in a well-greased metal pan. You can swap cheddar for mozzarella, pepper jack, or gouda. Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat in the oven or air fryer for best texture!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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