Here’s a delicious way to turn leftover mashed potatoes into something crispy and irresistible—Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs 🧀🥔
🧀 Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (cooled)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp sour cream or milk
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions (optional)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
- Butter or oil (for greasing)
🔪 Instructions
1. Prep
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F)
- Grease a muffin tin or mini muffin tray
2. Mix
In a bowl, combine:
- Mashed potatoes
- Cheddar + Parmesan
- Eggs
- Sour cream/milk
- Garlic powder, salt, pepper
- Green onions
Mix until smooth and well combined
3. Fill
- Spoon mixture into muffin cups
- Fill to the top and lightly press down
4. Bake
- Bake for 20–25 minutes
- Until tops are golden and edges are crispy
5. Cool & serve
- Let cool for 5 minutes
- Remove carefully and serve warm
🍽️ Serve with
- Sour cream
- Ketchup or chili sauce
- Garlic dip
🔥 Tips
- Use stiff mashed potatoes (not too runny)
- Add cooked bacon bits for extra flavor
- Sprinkle extra cheese on top before baking for a crispy crust
These come out crispy on the outside, soft and cheesy inside—perfect as a snack or side 😋
If you want, I can give you an air fryer version or a stuffed version with cheese centers.
