Description
Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs are the perfect crispy, cheesy, bite-sized comfort food! Ideal for using leftover mashed potatoes, these savory puffs bake up golden in a muffin tin and are packed with cheddar, chives, garlic, and parmesan. Great as a side dish, party snack, or brunch addition—kid-friendly, freezer-friendly, and gluten-free!
Ingredients
2 cups mashed potatoes
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 large eggs
1/4 cup chopped chives or green onions
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a nonstick muffin tin with butter or spray.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cheddar, eggs, chives, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Spoon the mixture into muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full and pressing down slightly.
4. Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top of each puff.
5. Bake for 25–30 minutes until tops are golden and edges are crisp.
6. Let cool for 5 minutes before gently releasing from the pan using a butter knife.
Notes
Use chilled mashed potatoes for easier handling and better texture during baking.
Freshly shredded cheese melts more smoothly than pre-packaged shreds.
Don’t overmix the batter—keep it just combined to avoid dense puffs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 0.6g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 6.9g
- Saturated Fat: 3.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6.5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4.7g
- Cholesterol: 43mg