Description
Leftover mashed potato cheese puffs elevate simple ingredients into a crispy, golden snack perfect for unexpected guests. Cheesy, light, and irresistibly crunchy, these bites turn kitchen remnants into crowd-pleasing appetizers you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup milk
- Non-stick cooking spray or melted butter for greasing
Instructions
- Prepare kitchen workspace by gathering all necessary ingredients and equipment, ensuring muffin tin is clean and ready for use.
- Carefully combine chilled mashed potatoes with beaten eggs, creating a smooth base for the cheese puffs.
- Incorporate shredded cheddar and grated Parmesan cheese into the potato mixture, stirring until evenly distributed.
- Season the blend with aromatic garlic powder and freshly chopped chives, mixing thoroughly to enhance flavor profile.
- Gradually introduce milk, adjusting consistency until the mixture becomes light and easily scoopable without being too runny.
- Generously coat muffin tin cavities with non-stick spray or melted butter to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
- Distribute potato cheese mixture evenly among muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full for optimal puffing.
- Gently smooth the surface of each puff to create a uniform appearance and promote even baking.
- Position muffin tin in preheated oven at 375°F, allowing cheese puffs to transform into golden, crispy delicacies.
- Monitor baking process for 25-30 minutes, watching for a rich golden-brown exterior and crisp edges.
- Remove from oven and permit puffs to rest briefly, allowing them to set and cool slightly within the tin.
- Delicately extract cheese puffs from muffin tin, serving warm alongside tangy sour cream or preferred dipping sauce.
Notes
- Swap out regular cheese for dairy-free alternatives to make this recipe vegan-friendly and accommodate lactose-intolerant guests.
- Cold mashed potatoes work best for creating a firmer texture and easier mixing, preventing soggy puffs.
- Add crispy bacon bits or diced jalapeños for extra flavor complexity and exciting taste variations.
- Ensure potato mixture isn’t too wet by controlling milk quantity, which helps achieve perfectly crisp exterior and light interior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg