Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs Recipe
These Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs are a delightful and flavorful twist on traditional mashed potatoes. Baked to golden perfection, they are a great side dish or appetizer for any occasion.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 potato puffs 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs:
- Cooking spray
- 2 cups cold mashed potatoes
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded white Vermont cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried chives
- 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
For serving:
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a standard muffin tin liberally with cooking spray.
- Prepare the mixture: In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cheddar cheeses, eggs, green onions, salt, pepper, dried chives, Parmesan cheese, and bacon.
- Fill the muffin cups: Divide the mixture into 12 muffin cups, sprinkle the reserved cheese on top.
- Bake: Bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown. Let them cool for 5 minutes.
- Serve: Carefully remove the puffs from the muffin tin using a dinner knife. Serve warm with sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato puff
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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