Description
Cheesy mashed potato puffs bring comfort and excitement to classic side dishes with their crispy golden exterior and creamy interior. Potato lovers will adore these irresistible bites that blend cheesy goodness with perfectly whipped potatoes, offering a delightful twist on traditional mashed potatoes you can’t resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) mashed potatoes
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
Cheese Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
Other Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 375°F and arranging a muffin tin with protective liners or a light grease coating to prevent sticking.
- Create a harmonious mixture by combining creamy mashed potatoes with sharp cheddar, nutty Parmesan, whisked eggs, and smooth milk, incorporating finely chopped green onions for a vibrant flavor profile.
- Season the potato blend with salt and pepper, ensuring a balanced taste that complements the rich cheesy components.
- Carefully distribute the potato mixture into muffin cavities, filling each cup approximately three-quarters full to allow proper rising and achieve an aesthetic rounded top.
- Gently smooth the surface of each potato puff to create an even, appealing appearance before baking.
- Transfer the prepared muffin tin to the preheated oven, allowing the potato puffs to transform into golden, crispy delicacies over 25-30 minutes.
- Once baked to a perfect golden-brown, remove from the oven and permit a brief cooling period to help the puffs set and become easier to extract from the tin.
- Delicately release the potato puffs from the muffin tin, presenting them warm as an irresistible side dish or appetizer that showcases a delightful blend of textures and flavors.
Notes
- Use leftover mashed potatoes for a quick and easy recycling of extra side dish, ensuring no food goes to waste.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like gruyere or gouda to create unique flavor profiles that match your taste preferences.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free and check cheese labels carefully before incorporating into the recipe.
- Add crispy bacon bits or diced ham to the mixture for extra protein and a savory twist that elevates the potato puffs’ overall taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg