Description
These Leftover Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs are a delightful way to repurpose mashed potatoes into a new and flavorful dish. Cheesy, fluffy, and easy to make, these puffs are perfect for a side dish or a tasty snack.
Ingredients
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Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs Ingredients:
- 3 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite melting cheese)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chives
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- Salt to taste
- 2 eggs, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the sour cream until well combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the shredded cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, chopped chives, and a pinch of salt to the egg mixture. Mix thoroughly.
- Incorporate Potatoes: Gently fold in the mashed potatoes, ensuring the mixture is evenly combined.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the mixture into the greased muffin tin, filling each cup to the top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and puffed up.
- Serve: Allow the potato puffs to cool slightly before carefully removing them from the muffin tin. Serve as a delicious side dish or snack.
Notes
- You can customize these puffs by adding in additional herbs or spices for extra flavor.
- Make sure your mashed potatoes are well-seasoned for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Leftover Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs, Potato Puffs Recipe, Cheese Puffs, Mashed Potato Recipe
