Description
Cheesy mashed potato puffs deliver a delightful twist on classic comfort fare. Crispy exterior and creamy interior make these little bites perfect for parties or quick snacks you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese and Potato Base:
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Binding Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 400°F (200°C) and thoroughly coat a muffin tin with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine mashed potatoes with shredded cheese, eggs, milk, and sour cream in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a smooth and creamy base.
- Incorporate finely chopped green onions, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, baking powder, and flour into the potato mixture, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Carefully distribute the potato blend into each muffin cavity, filling approximately three-quarters of the way to allow room for rising.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior and crisp edges that indicate doneness.
- Remove from the oven and allow the potato puffs to rest for 3-4 minutes, which helps them set and makes removal easier.
- Gently extract the puffs from the tin using a small offset spatula or butter knife, and serve immediately while warm and at peak crispiness.
Notes
- Customize the cheese blend by mixing different varieties like cheddar, parmesan, or gruyère for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Boost protein content by adding crumbled bacon, diced ham, or shredded rotisserie chicken to the potato mixture.
- Ensure smooth texture by using room temperature ingredients and mashing potatoes thoroughly before mixing.
- Make gluten-free by substituting regular flour with almond flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 263 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg