Description
Cheesy mashed potato puffs bring comfort and joy to classic potato lovers. Crispy exteriors and creamy interiors make these golden bites perfect for gatherings or quick snacks you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 eggs
Dairy and Binding Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Greasing:
- Butter or cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 400°F (200°C) and thoroughly coat a muffin tin with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl, ensuring the mashed potatoes, cheese, eggs, milk, green onions, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper are well blended into a uniform mixture.
- Carefully distribute the potato mixture into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cavity approximately three-quarters full to allow room for rising and creating a perfectly shaped puff.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior and crispy top that indicates the puffs are perfectly cooked.
- Allow the potato puffs to rest and cool slightly for 2-3 minutes, which helps them set and makes removal from the tin easier. Gently extract the puffs and serve immediately while warm for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Customize potato texture by using leftover mashed potatoes or freshly made for different consistencies.
- Swap regular breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives for celiac or gluten-sensitive diets.
- Experiment with cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, gruyere, or parmesan to create unique flavor profiles.
- Consider adding crispy bacon bits or herbs like chives for extra depth and complexity in the puffs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg