Leftover Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs Recipe
Delicious and easy-to-make Leftover Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs that transform your leftover mashed potatoes into golden, cheesy, and fluffy bites. Perfect as a snack or side dish, these cheese puffs combine creamy mashed potatoes with melted cheese, Parmesan, chives, and sour cream, baked to perfection in a muffin tin.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 puffs 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite melting cheese)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- Salt to taste
- 2 eggs, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a muffin tin thoroughly so the puffs don’t stick during baking.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs until smooth, then add the sour cream and mix until well combined, forming a creamy base for the batter.
- Add cheeses and chives: Incorporate the shredded cheese of your choice along with Parmesan cheese, chopped chives, and a pinch of salt into the egg and sour cream mixture. Mix thoroughly to distribute all flavors evenly.
- Fold in mashed potatoes: Gently fold the leftover mashed potatoes into the wet mixture. Take care to combine evenly but gently to maintain a light texture.
- Fill muffin tin: Spoon the potato-cheese mixture into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup to the top for even puffing.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the puffs have puffed up nicely.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cheese puffs to cool slightly before carefully removing them from the muffin tin. Serve warm as a tasty side dish or snack.
Notes
- You can use any type of shredded melting cheese such as mozzarella, cheddar, or a blend for varied flavor.
- If mashed potatoes are very dense, you might add a splash of milk or cream for a lighter texture.
- Chopped herbs like parsley or thyme can be substituted for chives for a different flavor profile.
- These puffs can be made ahead and reheated in the oven to retain crispiness.
- Ensure the muffin tin is well greased or lined with silicone liners to prevent sticking.
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