Description
These crispy, cheesy mashed potato puffs are a perfect bite-sized appetizer or side dish. Made with creamy mashed potatoes, eggs, and melty cheese, they are baked to golden perfection in a mini muffin tin. Serve them with sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce for an irresistible treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- Cooking spray or butter (for greasing the muffin tin)
- 2 cups cooked mashed potatoes (chilled)
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup grated cheese (Parmesan, Gruyère, or your favorite, divided)
- ¼ cup minced fresh chives
- ¼ cup diced cooked bacon or ham (optional)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- Sour cream (for serving, optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven & Prep the Muffin Tin
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray or butter.
Step 2: Mix the Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, beaten eggs, ¾ cup of the grated cheese, chives, and bacon or ham (if using).
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Mix gently until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Step 3: Fill the Muffin Cups
- Use a spoon or small scoop to evenly fill each muffin cup with the mashed potato mixture.
- Press down lightly to ensure the mixture is packed and holds its shape.
- Sprinkle the tops with the remaining ¼ cup of grated cheese.
Step 4: Bake the Puffs
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and slightly crisp.
Step 5: Cool & Serve
- Let the puffs cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes.
- Use a spoon or knife to gently remove them.
- Serve immediately with sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce
Notes
- For extra crispiness, add a light sprinkle of panko breadcrumbs on top before baking.
- Make ahead: The mixture can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance and stored in the fridge before baking.
- For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- To make them gluten-free, ensure any additional toppings (like breadcrumbs) are gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 puffs
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg