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Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs

Crispy Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs: Flavorful Comfort Food

Transform your leftover mashed potatoes into crispy cheese puffs with this budget-friendly recipe.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 puffs
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups Mashed Potatoes chilled
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese cheddar or mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour substitute with gluten-free flour for gluten-free option
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese optional
  • 2 tablespoons Chives chopped
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or lactose-free sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Eggs beaten

Equipment

  • Oven
  • muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a muffin tin.
  2. Whisk together the beaten eggs and sour cream until smooth.
  3. Fold in the shredded cheese, Parmesan (if using), and chives into the egg mixture.
  4. Gently fold in the chilled mashed potatoes into the cheese mixture.
  5. Fill each muffin tin cup about three-quarters full with the mixture.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden-brown and puffed up.
  7. Let the puffs cool for a few minutes before removing from the tin.

Nutrition

Serving: 1puffCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve with dipping sauces like ranch or marinara for added flavor.

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