Description
Delicious and crispy Mashed Potato Puffs made with cheesy mashed potatoes, bacon bits, and chives, baked to golden perfection. These puffs are perfect as a comforting side dish or a tasty appetizer, served warm and ideal for making ahead or freezing for meal prep.
Ingredients
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Main 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
Instructions
- Prepare the mixture: In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, beaten eggs, shredded cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and chopped chives. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute all ingredients.
- Season the mixture: Add pepper to taste and mix again to ensure the seasoning is incorporated throughout the potato mixture.
- Grease the muffin pan: Lightly grease a muffin pan to prevent sticking and help the puffs release easily once baked.
- Fill the muffin cups: Using a heaping spoonful, mound the potato mixture into each muffin cup, filling them evenly.
- Add Parmesan topping: Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded Parmesan cheese on top of each mound to add a golden, crispy crust during baking.
- Bake the puffs: Place the muffin pan in a preheated oven at 400°F and bake for 35 minutes or until the puffs are golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Cool and serve: Allow the potato puffs to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before removing. Serve warm with sour cream or your preferred dipping sauce.
Notes
- Instant mashed potatoes can be used as a convenient shortcut for making the base.
- You can prepare the mixture ahead of time by mixing all ingredients and refrigerating overnight before baking.
- Eggs are essential in this recipe to help the puffs rise; omitting them will result in dense baked mashed potatoes instead of crispy puffs.
- These mashed potato puffs can be frozen for 2-3 months; reheat from frozen in the microwave for about 1 minute.
- For added flavor, consider serving with sour cream or a dipping sauce of your choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
