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Cheesy Mashed Potato PuffsSharonWanda Anselmo

These Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs are crispy on the outside, soft and melty on the inside. Packed with cheddar, chives, Parmesan, and garlic, they're the perfect bite-sized snack or side dish. Quick, easy, and irresistibly good!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mini muffin pan

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 3 cups mashed potatoes chilled
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 egg large
  • ¼ cup chives chopped
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • cooking spray or butter for greasing the muffin pan

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Generously grease a mini muffin pan with cooking spray or butter.
  • In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, cheddar, egg, chives, flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  • Fill each muffin cup with the mixture and smooth the tops.
  • Sprinkle grated Parmesan evenly over the tops of the puffs.
  • Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Let cool slightly, then serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of paprika or cayenne to the potato mixture. These puffs can be made ahead and reheated in the oven for best crispiness.