Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs are the ultimate snack or side dish. Think crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside, cheesy little bites of heaven. Great for using up leftover mashed potatoes too!
🧀 Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs
Ingredients:
2 cups mashed potatoes (leftovers work great!)
1 large egg
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (or any melty cheese you love)
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2–3 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions
2 tablespoons flour (optional, for firmer puffs)
Salt & pepper to taste
Butter or non-stick spray for greasing the muffin tin
Optional Add-ins:
Cooked bacon bits
Minced garlic or garlic powder
A pinch of paprika or chili flakes
Diced jalapeños for heat
🧁 Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin tin really well with butter or non-stick spray.
Mix it up: In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes, egg, cheeses, chives, and seasonings. Stir until everything’s well mixed. Add flour if the mixture feels too soft.
Fill the muffin tin: Spoon the mixture into each muffin cup, filling to the top and smoothing out the tops slightly.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and slightly crispy. Let cool for 5 minutes to firm up before removing.
Serve warm, maybe with a little sour cream or a dipping sauce like ranch or sriracha mayo. 😋
They reheat beautifully in an air fryer or oven—if you have any leftovers, that is! Want a loaded version with bacon and jalapeños? Or a sweet potato twist? Let me know!
