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Crispy mashed potato cheese puffs on a white kitchen counter

Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs Recipe

Golden, crispy Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs made with leftover mashed potatoes, melty cheese, and simple ingredients. Ready in 30 minutes, they're perfect as a side dish, party snack, or appetizer!
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 24 mini puffs
Calories: 98kcal
Cost: $5–$7

Equipment

  • 1 Mini muffin tin 24-cup recommended
  • 1 Large mixing bowl For combining ingredients
  • 1 Ice cream scoop Optional, for easy portioning
  • 1 Oven Preheat to 400°F (200°C)

Ingredients

  • 3 cups mashed potatoes Leftover, room temperature
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar Divided – 1 cup in mix, ½ cup on top
  • 2 large eggs Beaten
  • 0.25 cup sour cream
  • 3 green onions Finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon butter Melted, for topping
  • 4 crispy bacon strips Crumbled
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 tablespoon chopped chives
  • 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella For extra cheese pull

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F
  • Grease muffin tin
  • Mix base ingredients
  • Add dry ingredients
  • Portion into tin
  • Top with cheese
  • Drizzle with butter
  • Bake 18–22 minutes
  • Cool 5 mins in pan
  • Remove and garnish

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 45g | Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3.5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 185mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 0.6mg