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Leftover Mashed Potato Puffs Recipe

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These Leftover Mashed Potato Puffs are a delicious and creative way to transform your leftover mashed potatoes into golden, cheesy bite-sized treats. Packed with cheddar and Parmesan cheese, green onions, and seasoned with garlic powder, these puffs are baked until crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, making a perfect snack or side dish.

Ingredients

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Mashed Potato Mixture

  • 2 cups (480g) leftover mashed potatoes
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp (16g) breadcrumbs
  • salt and pepper to taste

Cheeses and Add-ins

  • 1/2 cup (50g) cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cup (25g) Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 green onions, chopped

For Baking

  • oil or butter for greasing muffin tin
  • freshly ground black pepper, red pepper, or paprika for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Tin: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin with oil or butter to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the puffs.
  2. Mix Base Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the leftover mashed potatoes, eggs, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to create a smooth and consistent mixture that will hold together during baking.
  3. Add Green Onions: Fold in the chopped green onions into the mixture, distributing them evenly for added flavor and color.
  4. Incorporate Cheese: Add both the grated cheddar and Parmesan cheeses to the mixture. Mix thoroughly to ensure the cheese is well integrated, helping the puffs become cheesy and flavorful.
  5. Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the prepared potato mixture evenly into the greased mini muffin tin cups, filling each cavity almost to the top to form puff shapes.
  6. Season the Tops: Sprinkle the tops of each filled muffin cup with freshly ground black pepper, red pepper flakes, or paprika to add a touch of spice and appealing color.
  7. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the potato puffs are golden brown and slightly crispy on top.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow the puffs to cool in the tin for a few minutes so they firm up, then carefully remove them using a small knife if necessary. Serve warm as a snack or side dish.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, brush the puffs lightly with melted butter before baking.
  • You can add herbs like parsley or chives for additional freshness and flavor.
  • These puffs reheat well in the oven or an air fryer to restore crispiness.
  • If you don’t have Parmesan cheese, extra cheddar can be used instead.
  • Make sure the mashed potatoes are not too wet, or add extra breadcrumbs to help bind the mixture.

Keywords: leftover mashed potatoes, cheesy potato puffs, baked potato bites, easy appetizer, snack, leftover makeover

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