Description
Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside — these Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs are a genius way to reinvent leftovers into a delicious, bite-sized snack or side dish. Perfect for quick breakfast ideas, savory snacks, or fun dinner ideas, they’re packed with melty cheese, creamy potatoes, and fresh herbs. Whether you’re looking for a healthy snack option, easy recipe for brunch, or crowd-pleasing food ideas for parties, these baked potato puffs deliver all the comfort of mashed potatoes in an exciting new form.
Ingredients
2 cups mashed potatoes
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 large eggs
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped chives or green onions
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
salt and black pepper to taste
butter or cooking spray for greasing
optional mix-ins: crumbled bacon, caramelized onions, sautéed spinach, herbs
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a non-stick muffin tin with butter or cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, eggs, sour cream, chives, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until just combined.
3. Spoon the mixture into the muffin tin, filling each cup nearly to the top without packing it too tightly. Optionally top with extra cheese or chives.
4. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the puffs are golden and slightly crispy around the edges.
5. Allow to cool for 5–7 minutes in the tin before using a butter knife to gently release them.
6. Serve warm with sour cream, herbs, or your favorite sauce.
Notes
Use leftover mashed potatoes that are creamy and well-seasoned for best flavor.
For a firmer texture, add a spoonful of flour or another egg if needed.
They reheat beautifully in the oven, making them ideal for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack / Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg