Description
Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs are crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, and packed with gooey cheese. A fun way to use leftover mashed potatoes for snacks, sides, or appetizers!
Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (cooled, preferably leftovers)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions (optional)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Cooking spray or butter (for greasing pan)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray or butter.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes, eggs, cheddar, Parmesan, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until blended.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon mixture into each mini muffin cup, filling almost to the top.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes, until tops are golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Cool & Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes, then carefully remove from the tin. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use cold leftover mashed potatoes for best texture.
- For extra crispiness, sprinkle extra cheese on top before baking.
- Add bacon bits, jalapeños, or herbs for fun flavor twists.
- Use a mini muffin tin for bite-sized puffs, or a regular muffin tin for larger portions (increase bake time).
- Reheat in an air fryer for maximum crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes