Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs baked to golden perfection, featuring creamy mashed potatoes combined with eggs, cheese, fresh chives, and optional bacon or ham. Perfect as a savory appetizer or side dish served warm with sour cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked mashed potatoes
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup grated cheese, such as Parmesan or Gruyère, divided
- 1/4 cup minced fresh chives
- 1/4 cup diced cooked bacon or ham (optional)
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For Cooking
- Cooking spray or butter
For Serving
- Sour cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 400°F. Lightly coat the cups of a mini-muffin tin with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add 2 cups cooked mashed potatoes, 3 beaten eggs, 3/4 cup grated cheese, 1/4 cup minced fresh chives, and 1/4 cup diced cooked bacon or ham if using. Stir together until thoroughly combined. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to taste based on the seasoning of the mashed potatoes.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the potato mixture evenly into each prepared muffin cup until filled. Even out the tops smoothly.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup grated cheese evenly over the tops of each filled muffin cup for a golden, cheesy crust.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the potato puffs are set, browned on top, and heated through.
- Cool and Remove: Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the puffs cool for about 5 minutes in the pan. Then gently loosen each puff from the muffin tin using a spoon or knife to avoid breaking them.
- Serve: Serve the cheesy mashed potato puffs warm immediately. Optionally, add dollops of sour cream on the side for extra flavor.
Notes
- Use well-seasoned mashed potatoes or adjust salt accordingly for balanced flavor.
- Substitute the grated cheese with cheddar or mozzarella for a different taste.
- Omit bacon or ham to make the recipe vegetarian.
- Make sure to grease the mini-muffin tin well to ensure easy removal of the puffs.
- These puffs reheat well in a warm oven or air fryer for a few minutes to regain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 puffs
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
