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Delicious Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs Recipe | Perfect Snack Idea

Delicious Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs Recipe | Perfect Snack Idea

These Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs are golden, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside—loaded with cheesy, herby flavor. A brilliant way to use up leftover mashed potatoes, they’re easy, crowd-pleasing, and totally snackable!

  • Total Time: 35
  • Yield: 18 mini puffs 1x

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups mashed potatoes (cold or room temperature)

1 large egg

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons chopped green onions or chives

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt and pepper, to taste

1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or more as needed)

1 tablespoon oil or butter, for greasing muffin tin

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin with oil or butter.

2. In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, egg, cheddar, Parmesan, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

3. Add flour and stir until mixture holds together but is not too dry.

4. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture into each muffin cup and press down lightly.

5. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until tops are golden and edges are crisp.

6. Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from tin. Serve warm with sour cream or dipping sauce.

Notes

• Use different cheeses like mozzarella or pepper jack for a flavor twist.

• These freeze well! Reheat in the oven or air fryer to crisp up.

• Add crumbled bacon for an extra savory version.

  • Author: Mila Bryn
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 25
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 puffs
  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 190mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

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