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Leftover Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs Recipe

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  • Author: Andria
  • Total Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 puffs 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Leftover Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs are a delightful way to transform your leftover mashed potatoes into a crispy, cheesy snack or side dish. These golden brown puffs combine creamy mashed potatoes with melted cheese, Parmesan, and fresh chives, baked to perfection in a muffin tin for an easy, crowd-pleasing treat.

Ingredients

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Mashed Potato Mixture

  • 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: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a muffin tin thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Eggs and Sour Cream: In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and whisk in the sour cream until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Add Cheese and Seasoning: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, chopped chives, and a pinch of salt to the egg and sour cream mixture, mixing thoroughly to combine flavors evenly.
  4. Combine with Mashed Potatoes: Gently fold the mashed potatoes into the egg and cheese mixture, making sure everything is mixed evenly but without overworking the batter.
  5. Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the potato mixture into the greased muffin tin cups, filling each one to the top to enable puffing during baking.
  6. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the puffs are golden brown, fully set, and puffed up.
  7. Cool and Serve: Let the potato cheese puffs cool slightly before carefully removing them from the tin. Serve warm as a delicious snack or side dish.

Notes

  • Use leftover mashed potatoes that are well-seasoned for best results.
  • You can substitute cheese types depending on your preference: cheddar offers sharpness, mozzarella gives a mild stretchiness.
  • Make sure to grease the muffin tin well to ensure easy removal of the puffs.
  • For a crispier exterior, you can broil the puffs for an additional 1-2 minutes at the end of baking.
  • These puffs can be made ahead and reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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