Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs

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These Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs are crispy on the outside, soft and gooey on the inside. Perfect as an appetizer or a side dish, they’re made with mashed potatoes, cheddar, Parmesan, and chives for a savory treat everyone will love.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Soup

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 6 servings

Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

1 Mixing bowl Large
1 Mini muffin pan greased

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

3 cups mashed potatoes chilled
1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
1 egg large
¼ cup chives chopped
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
cooking spray or butter for greasing muffin pan

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease the muffin pan with cooking spray or butter.
In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, egg, chives, flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
Use a scoop to fill muffin cups with the mixture. Press down slightly to pack.
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top of each puff.
Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Let cool in pan for 5 minutes before removing. Serve warm.

Notes

Try adding paprika or cayenne for extra kick. Store leftovers in fridge or freezer and reheat for crispy texture.