Description
Craving something crispy, cheesy, and bite-sized? These Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs are the answer. They combine the comfort of mashed potatoes with the irresistible pull of golden cheese crusts. Whether you’re hosting brunch, need a quick appetizer, or want easy dinner ideas to stretch leftovers into something fun, these puffs deliver. It’s the kind of food idea that’s equally at home on a party platter or beside a casual family meal. Perfectly portable, freezer-friendly, and packed with flavor, they’re a must-add to your quick snack or easy recipe list.
Ingredients
2 cups cold mashed potatoes
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or any sharp cheese)
2 eggs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped chives or parsley
¼ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Butter or non-stick spray (for greasing muffin tin)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, cheddar, eggs, Parmesan, sour cream, herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon the mixture into the muffin cups, mounding each slightly.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown and crisp on top.
- Cool slightly before removing; serve warm with optional sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer