Description
Deliciously golden and fluffy Mashed Potato Puffs made with creamy mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and fresh chives, baked to perfection and topped with Parmesan cheese. Perfect as a comforting appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the mashed potatoes, beaten eggs, shredded cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and chopped chives until well combined. Season with pepper to taste.
- Prepare Muffin Pan: Grease a muffin pan thoroughly to prevent sticking. Mound a heaping spoonful of the potato mixture into each muffin cup, filling them evenly.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded Parmesan cheese on top of each potato-filled muffin cup.
- Bake: Place the muffin pan in a preheated oven at 400°F and bake the puffs for 35 minutes or until they turn golden brown on top.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Carefully dish out the potato puffs and serve them warm with sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- You can use instant mashed potatoes to simplify preparation without sacrificing flavor.
- Pre-mix all ingredients the night before and refrigerate for baking the next day to save time.
- Eggs are essential for the puffs to rise and hold their shape; the recipe cannot be made without them.
- Freeze leftover puffs in an airtight container for up to 2-3 months. Reheat from frozen in the microwave for about 1 minute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
