Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs 🧀🥔
Ingredients:
2 cups mashed potatoes (leftover or freshly made)
3 large eggs, beaten
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh chives
1/4 cup diced cooked bacon or ham (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Sour cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease the cups of a mini muffin tin.
In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, beaten eggs, 3/4 cup of the cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, chives, and bacon or ham if using. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Spoon the potato mixture into the prepared muffin cups, filling each to the top. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese over the tops.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the potato puffs are set and golden brown on top.
Let cool for about 5 minutes in the pan, then gently remove the puffs. Serve immediately, topped with dollops of sour cream if desired.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes | Servings: 12-24 puffs, depending on muffin tin size
Enjoy these crispy-on-the-outside, creamy-on-the-inside cheesy mashed potato puffs as a delightful appetizer or side dish!