Name: Crispy Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs: Appetizer Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 2 Cups cold mashed potatoes; 3 large eggs; 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup shredded white Vermont cheddar cheese; 2 green onions, chopped; 1 teaspoon dried chives; 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1/2 tablespoon grated Parmesan Cheese; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; Sour Cream (for dipping)

Transform your leftover mashed potatoes into golden, irresistible Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs! These savory bites, brimming with cheddar, bacon, and fresh herbs, are reminiscent of miniature loaded baked potatoes and are perfect for dipping in cool, tangy sour cream. An effortless and elegant appetizer!

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a standard muffin tin liberally with cooking spray. (5 minutes)

02

Step

Reserve 2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar and 2 tablespoons white Cheddar for topping. Stir mashed potatoes, remaining Cheddar cheese, remaining white Cheddar cheese, eggs, and onion together in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Fold in dried chives, Parmesan cheese and bacon. (10 minutes)

03

Step

Divide mixture evenly into 12 muffin cups. Sprinkle reserved cheese evenly on top. (5 minutes)

04

Step

Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven; let stand for 5 minutes. (20 minutes)

05

Step

Using a dinner knife, gently run around each puff and remove carefully. Serve immediately with sour cream. (5 minutes)

For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of garlic powder or onion powder to the mashed potato mixture.
If you don't have bacon on hand, cooked and crumbled ham or prosciutto also work well.
These puffs can be made ahead of time and reheated in a warm oven for a few minutes before serving.

Adella Konopelski

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