Description
Leftover Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs are a creative and delicious way to transform leftover mashed potatoes into crispy, cheesy bites. These puffs are golden and crispy on the outside, with a soft, gooey, and cheesy center.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite melting cheese)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chives
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- Salt to taste
- 2 eggs, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the sour cream until well combined.
- Add the shredded cheese, Parmesan cheese, chopped chives, and a pinch of salt to the egg mixture. Mix thoroughly.
- Gently fold in the mashed potatoes, ensuring the mixture is evenly combined.
- Spoon the mixture into the greased muffin tin, filling each cup to the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and puffed up.
- Allow the potato puffs to cool slightly before carefully removing them from the muffin tin.
- Serve the leftover mashed potato puffs as a delicious side dish or snack.
Notes
- You can use any type of cheese that melts well, such as mozzarella, cheddar, or a mix of your favorites.
- Feel free to add other seasonings or herbs, such as garlic powder or parsley, to customize the flavor.
- These puffs can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for a few days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg