Description
These Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs are a delightful and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish that combines the creamy goodness of mashed potatoes with the gooey richness of cheese. Perfect for parties or as a tasty snack!
Ingredients
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Eggs:
- 3 eggs, beaten
Mashed Potatoes:
- 2 cups mashed potatoes at room temperature
Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
Chives:
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish
Seasoning:
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional:
- Sour cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin and set aside.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, beaten eggs, 3/4 cup of shredded cheese, and chives. Season with salt and pepper.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the potato mixture into the prepared muffin tin cups, almost to the top.
- Add Cheese: Top each puff with the remaining 1/4 cup shredded cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then gently remove the puffs from the tin. Serve warm, garnished with chives and sour cream if desired.
Notes
- You can customize these puffs by adding crispy bacon bits or diced jalapeños to the potato mixture for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato puff
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
