Ingredients
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- 2 cups cold mashed potatoes
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Non-stick cooking spray or butter for greasing
- Sour cream and extra chives for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Generously grease a 12-cup muffin tin (or mini-muffin tin for smaller bites) with non-stick cooking spray or melted butter to ensure the puffs release easily.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cold mashed potatoes, beaten eggs, shredded cheddar cheese, grated parmesan, chopped chives, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Stir the mixture thoroughly until the eggs are fully incorporated and the cheese is evenly distributed throughout the potatoes. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper if your leftover potatoes were not heavily seasoned.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, divide the potato mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups. Fill them almost to the top, smoothing the tops slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the puffs have risen and the tops are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let the puffs cool in the pan for about 5-10 minutes. This resting time is crucial as it allows them to set so they don't fall apart when removed. Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream if desired.
Notes
Ensure your mashed potatoes are cold before mixing; warm potatoes can scramble the eggs prematurely. For a flavor twist, add cooked turkey turkey turkey bacon bits to the mixture. These reheat well in an air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 puffs
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 145mg