Description
Delightfully golden and cheesy mashed potato puffs baked to perfection, these bite-sized treats combine creamy mashed potatoes with melted cheese and a hint of butter, making them an irresistible appetizer or side dish that’s both easy and quick to prepare.
Ingredients
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Mashed Potato Mixture
- 1 cup mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar recommended)
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the potato puffs.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, shredded cheese, softened butter, milk, eggs, salt, and pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated into a smooth, uniform mixture.
- Prepare Muffin Tin: Grease a mini muffin tin generously with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the potato puffs after baking.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the mashed potato mixture into each muffin cup, filling them almost to the top but leaving a small gap for rising.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the puffs are golden brown on top and set firmly, indicating they are cooked through.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the tin from the oven and let the puffs cool for a few minutes; this helps them to firm up and eases the removal process.
- Loosen Puffs: Carefully run a knife around the edges of each muffin cup to loosen the potato puffs from the sides.
- Remove and Serve: Using a spoon or small spatula, gently lift out each puff from the muffin tin. Serve warm as a savory appetizer or side dish, and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra crispy tops, you can broil the potato puffs for 1-2 minutes after baking but watch closely to avoid burning.
- Use leftover mashed potatoes to make this recipe a quick and tasty way to repurpose leftovers.
- Cheese varieties like mozzarella, gouda, or pepper jack can be used to change the flavor profile.
- To make this dish vegetarian, ensure the cheese and butter are suitable for a vegetarian diet.
- These puffs can be prepared a day ahead and reheated in the oven to retain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
