Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs
Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs
Ingredients
- 3 cups mashed potatoes, chilled
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chives, freshly chopped
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, for coating
- as needed cooking spray
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chilled mashed potatoes, large egg, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped chives, all-purpose flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Place the grated Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish. Take approximately 1 tablespoon of the potato mixture and roll it into a 1-inch ball. Gently roll each potato ball in the Parmesan cheese, ensuring it's evenly coated.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Carefully place each coated potato ball into the prepared muffin tin cups. You should get about 12-15 puffs depending on their size.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Bake the potato puffs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are crispy and golden brown on the outside. The exact baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
Remove the muffin tin from the oven. Let the potato puffs cool in the tin for a few minutes before carefully removing them. Serve warm and enjoy the crispy exterior and soft, cheesy interior.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs
- 3 cups mashed potatoes, chilled
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chives, freshly chopped
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, for coating
- as needed cooking spray
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chilled mashed potatoes, large egg, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped chives, all-purpose flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Place the grated Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish. Take approximately 1 tablespoon of the potato mixture and roll it into a 1-inch ball. Gently roll each potato ball in the Parmesan cheese, ensuring it's evenly coated.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Carefully place each coated potato ball into the prepared muffin tin cups. You should get about 12-15 puffs depending on their size.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Bake the potato puffs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are crispy and golden brown on the outside. The exact baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
Remove the muffin tin from the oven. Let the potato puffs cool in the tin for a few minutes before carefully removing them. Serve warm and enjoy the crispy exterior and soft, cheesy interior.
⏱️ 5 min