Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs
Transform your leftover mashed potatoes into delightful cheesy puffs, crispy on the outside and creamy inside.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 puffs 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes (cold works best)
- 3 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (divided for mixing and topping)
- 0.25 cup chives (finely diced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Grease your muffin pan well with cooking spray or butter.
- In a large bowl, combine the cold mashed potatoes, beaten eggs, half of the shredded cheese, and chives. Mix until smooth and well-combined.
- Scoop the mixture into the greased muffin cups, filling them about three-quarters full.
- Top each puff with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and set.
- Cool for a few minutes in the pan, then carefully remove each puff.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat in the oven for crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
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