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A close-up of a serving plate on a white marble cooktop, with crispy, golden cheesy mashed potato bites neatly stacked. A small dish of sour cream sits beside them, perfect for dipping and enjoying.

Mashed Potato Puffs Recipe

Crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, these Mashed Potato Puffs are the ultimate cheesy, bite-sized comfort food. Perfect for using leftover mashed potatoes, they’re baked to golden perfection in just 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 122
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups mashed potatoes
  • 3 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup bacon bits
  • 1/4 cup chives chopped
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese shredded

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Muffin Tin
  • Spoon or cookie scoop
  • Oven
  • Cheese grater

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
    A close-up of a stainless steel muffin tin on a white marble cooktop, lightly greased and prepared for the potato mixture. A small brush with oil rests beside it, ensuring the cups are evenly coated.
  2. Mix mashed potatoes, beaten eggs, cheddar cheese, bacon bits, chives, and pepper in a bowl.
    A close-up of a glass mixing bowl on a white marble cooktop, filled with creamy mashed potatoes, beaten eggs, shredded cheddar cheese, crispy bacon bits, freshly chopped chives, and black pepper. A wooden spoon is ready to mix the ingredients into a flavorful blend.
  3. Scoop the mixture into the muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
    A close-up of a glass mixing bowl on a white marble cooktop as a spoon scoops the cheesy mashed potato mixture into the muffin tin. Each cup is carefully filled about three-quarters full, ensuring even baking.
  4. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top for extra crispiness.
    A close-up of a muffin tin on a white marble cooktop, with shredded Parmesan cheese generously sprinkled on top of each filled cup. The oven is open in the background, ready to bake the potato bites to golden perfection.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy on the edges.
    A close-up of a muffin tin inside the oven, with golden brown potato bites baking. The edges are crisping up beautifully, while the warm glow of the oven light enhances the cozy, inviting atmosphere.
  6. Cool for a few minutes before removing them from the tin.
    A close-up of a muffin tin on a white marble cooktop, fresh out of the oven. Crispy, golden potato bites are cooling for a few minutes before being removed. A spatula rests nearby, ready for serving.
  7. Serve warm with sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce.
  8. Enjoy as a side dish or snack!
    A close-up of a serving plate on a white marble cooktop, with crispy, golden cheesy mashed potato bites neatly stacked. A small dish of sour cream sits beside them, perfect for dipping and enjoying.