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Leftover Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs Recipe

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  • Author: Lily
  • Total Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 puffs 1x

Description

These Leftover Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs are a delicious and creative way to transform leftover mashed potatoes into golden, cheesy bites. They are baked until puffed and golden, making a perfect snack or side dish that’s creamy inside with a crispy outside, packed with melted cheese and fresh chives.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 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, chopped
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 eggs, beaten

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a muffin tin thoroughly to ensure the puffs do not stick during baking.
  2. Mix Eggs and Sour Cream: In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the sour cream until the mixture is smooth and well combined, creating a creamy base to hold the puff ingredients together.
  3. Add Cheese and Seasonings: Add the shredded cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, chopped chives, and a pinch of salt to the egg and sour cream mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
  4. Incorporate Mashed Potatoes: Gently fold in the mashed potatoes and the all-purpose flour into the mixture, making sure the texture is consistent and all components are well incorporated.
  5. Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the potato mixture into the greased muffin tin cups, filling each cup to the top for nice puffiness during baking.
  6. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and puffed up nicely.
  7. Cool and Serve: Let the potato puffs cool slightly in the muffin tin before carefully removing them. Serve warm as a tasty side dish or a satisfying snack.

Notes

  • You can customize the cheese blend with your favorites such as mozzarella, gouda, or pepper jack for different flavors.
  • Use leftover mashed potatoes that are not too runny for best shaping and baking results.
  • These puffs freeze well; cool completely and freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven to crisp up.
  • For a gluten-free option, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
  • Add herbs like parsley or rosemary for an extra herby flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: mashed potato cheese puffs, leftover mashed potatoes recipe, cheesy potato puffs, baked potato snacks, easy potato appetizers

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