Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs 🥔🧀
A fun and delicious way to transform leftover mashed potatoes into crispy, golden puffs filled with gooey cheese! Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish, these bite-sized treats are sure to be a hit. 😍✨
Ingredients:
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped chives (optional)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
Preheat and Prep:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a muffin tin or line it with parchment paper.
Mix the Batter:
In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, beaten eggs, milk, flour, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and baking powder. Stir until smooth and well mixed.
Fill the Muffin Tin:
Spoon the potato mixture into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped chives for extra flavor.
Bake to Perfection:
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and slightly crispy.
Cool and Serve:
Let the potato puffs cool for a few minutes before removing them from the tin. Serve warm with sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy these cheesy bites of perfection! 🥰🧀
🍽️ Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes
🍽️ A crispy, cheesy twist on classic mashed potatoes—so easy and irresistible!