Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs Recipe
These Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs are a delightful and easy-to-make snack or side dish featuring fluffy mashed potatoes combined with rich cheeses and savory chives. Baked to golden perfection, they offer a cheesy, flavorful bite that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Hannah
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 puffs 1x
- Category: Snack, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Potato Mixture
- 3 cups mashed potatoes
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
- Salt to taste
Cheese Mixture
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite melting cheese)
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
Wet Ingredients
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a muffin tin thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix Eggs and Sour Cream: In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the sour cream until the mixture is smooth and well combined, ensuring a creamy base for the puffs.
- Add Cheeses and Chives: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, chopped chives, and a pinch of salt into the egg mixture. Mix thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly.
- Combine with Mashed Potatoes: Gently fold in the mashed potatoes and all-purpose flour to the cheese and egg mixture, making sure the batter is evenly combined but not overmixed to maintain fluffiness.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the mixture into the greased muffin tin cups, filling each cup to the top for uniform puffs.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the tops are golden brown and the puffs have risen nicely.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the potato cheese puffs to cool slightly before carefully removing them from the tin. Serve warm as a delicious side or snack.
Notes
- You can substitute the shredded cheese with any favorite melting cheese such as Monterey Jack or Gruyère.
- For a crispier texture, you can add a light sprinkle of breadcrumbs on top before baking.
- These puffs can be made ahead and reheated in the oven to maintain their crispiness.
- Adding fresh herbs like parsley or thyme can enhance the flavor profile.
- If you want a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff (about 60g)
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
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