Description
Delicious and easy Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs made with creamy mashed potatoes, grated cheese, fresh chives, and optional bacon or ham, baked to golden perfection and perfect as a savory snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked mashed potatoes
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup grated cheese, such as Parmesan or Gruyère, divided
- 1/4 cup minced fresh chives
- 1/4 cup diced cooked bacon or ham (optional)
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For Cooking
- Cooking spray or butter (to grease muffin tin)
For Serving
- Sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Arrange a rack in the middle of your oven and heat to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure even baking.
- Prepare Muffin Tin: Lightly coat the cups of a mini-muffin tin with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of cooked mashed potatoes, 3 beaten eggs, 3/4 cup of the grated cheese, 1/4 cup minced fresh chives, and 1/4 cup diced cooked bacon or ham if using. Stir well to mix. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper according to your taste and the seasoning of your mashed potatoes.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the potato mixture evenly into each muffin cup, filling them up.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the tops of each filled muffin cup with the remaining 1/4 cup grated cheese for a golden crust.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the puffs are set, browned on top, and heated through.
- Cool and Serve: Let the potato puffs cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Then gently release them using a spoon or knife. Serve immediately with optional dollops of sour cream.
Notes
- Use well-seasoned mashed potatoes or adjust salt and pepper to avoid bland puffs.
- Substitute the cheese with your favorite hard melting cheese like cheddar or mozzarella if preferred.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon or ham.
- Mini-muffin tins work best for bite-sized puffs; adjust baking time if using regular muffin tins.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in a toaster oven for crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
