Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs
Left over mashed potatoes? Try making these crispy, creamy, cheesy mashed potato puffs for a quick breakfast, side dish or appetizer.
Calories: 82kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 3 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup grated cheese such as Parmesan or Gruyere divided
- 1/4 cup minced fresh chives
- 1/4 cup diced cooked bacon or ham optional
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Sour cream to serve, optional
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease the cups of a mini-muffin tin.
- Whisk together the mashed potatoes, eggs, 3/4 cup of the cheese, the chives, and ham. Season, if necessary, with salt and pepper. The seasoning will depend on how seasoned your mashed potatoes were to begin with. Mound a spoonful of the mixture in each muffin cup. Sprinkle the tops with the remaining 1/4 cup of grated cheese. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the potato cups are set, browned on top, and hot through.
- Let cool for about 5 minutes in the pan, then use a spoon or knife to gently release them from the pan. Serve immediately with dollops of sour cream, if desired.
Notes
Variations
More Flavoring Ideas for Mashed Potato Puffs
Loaded Baked Potato: Cheddar cheese, cooked bacon, chopped green onions, served with sour cream and chives
Curried Potato Puffs: 1 teaspoon curry powder (or to taste), chopped red onion, chopped jalapeño pepper, served with yogurt and cucumber.
Goat Cheese & Spinach: Fine chopped spinach, minced garlic, crumbled goat cheese.
Italian-Inspired: Finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, chopped basil, finely chopped shallots, served with a smear of tomato sauce.
More Flavoring Ideas for Mashed Potato Puffs
Loaded Baked Potato: Cheddar cheese, cooked bacon, chopped green onions, served with sour cream and chives
Curried Potato Puffs: 1 teaspoon curry powder (or to taste), chopped red onion, chopped jalapeño pepper, served with yogurt and cucumber.
Goat Cheese & Spinach: Fine chopped spinach, minced garlic, crumbled goat cheese.
Italian-Inspired: Finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, chopped basil, finely chopped shallots, served with a smear of tomato sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 321mg | Potassium: 164mg | Vitamin C: 3mg