Description
Indulge in the warm, cheesy goodness of Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs—perfectly crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. These delightful bites are a versatile addition to any gathering, whether as a tasty appetizer or a comforting side dish. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, they’re an ideal solution for busy weeknights or festive celebrations. Packed with flavor and easy to customize, you can swap in your favorite cheeses or herbs to make them your own. Enjoy these golden potato puffs fresh from the oven for an irresistible treat that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs (beaten)
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (room temperature)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (divided)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Optional: Sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mashed potatoes, beaten eggs, 3/4 cup of cheese, chopped chives, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Use a small scoop to fill the muffin cups nearly to the top with the potato mixture.
- Sprinkle each puff with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until puffed up and golden brown.
- Cool for 5 minutes before removing from the tin, then serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg