Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs
These Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs are crispy on the outside, soft and gooey on the inside. Perfect as an appetizer or a side dish, they’re made with mashed potatoes, cheddar, Parmesan, and chives for a savory treat everyone will love.
Equipment
- 1 Muffin pan greased
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 3 cups mashed potatoes chilled
- 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
- 1 egg large
- ¼ cup chives chopped
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease your muffin pan with cooking spray or butter.
- Mix mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, egg, chives, flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Spoon mixture into greased muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top of each puff.
- Bake in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes until tops are golden brown.
- Let cool a few minutes before removing from the pan.
- Gently lift each puff out and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of paprika or cayenne to the potato mixture. These puffs can be made ahead and reheated in the oven.