Description
Transform your leftover mashed potatoes into deliciously cheesy puffs with this easy recipe. These golden bites are perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cold leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (plus more if needed)
For Greasing:
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini or standard muffin tin with butter or oil.
- Prepare the Mixture: In a bowl, mix mashed potatoes, egg, cheddar, Parmesan, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add flour and adjust consistency.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon mixture into greased cups, filling 3/4 full. Smooth tops.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and crispy. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Customize with bacon or herbs
- Reheats well in oven or air fryer
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
