Description
Irresistible cheesy mashed potato puffs combine crispy exterior with creamy potato goodness. Cheese-lovers and comfort food enthusiasts will savor these delightful bites that elevate classic mashed potatoes into an elegant appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Dairy and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup milk
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a mini muffin tin by lightly coating with cooking spray at 400F (200C) temperature.
- Combine mashed potatoes with all cheese varieties, eggs, milk, and dry seasonings in a mixing bowl, stirring until ingredients create a uniform, smooth mixture.
- Carefully distribute the potato blend into muffin cups, ensuring each cavity is approximately three-quarters filled with the creamy preparation.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven, allowing the puffs to transform into golden, crispy delicacies for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove from oven and permit the cheesy puffs to rest momentarily, facilitating easier extraction from the tin.
- Gently release each puff from the mold, garnishing with delicate chopped chives for an elegant finishing touch.
- Serve immediately while warm, presenting these delightful potato morsels as an irresistible appetizer or side dish.
Notes
- Swap mashed potatoes for cauliflower mash to create a lower-carb version that’s equally delicious and diet-friendly.
- Add crispy bacon bits or chopped ham for extra protein and a savory flavor boost that elevates the entire dish.
- Use gluten-free baking powder to make these potato puffs suitable for those with gluten sensitivities without compromising texture.
- Allow mixture to rest for 10 minutes before filling muffin tin to help ingredients bind better and create a more consistent, fluffy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg