Here’s a crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside recipe for Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs—perfect for using leftovers or serving as a snack/appetizer 👇
🧀 Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (cold works best)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or mix)
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 2–3 tbsp chopped green onions (optional)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional: crispy bits of chicken or veggies
🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grease a muffin tin (or use silicone molds).
- Mix everything together
- In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cheese, eggs, milk, and seasonings
- Mix until smooth and thick
- Fill muffin cups
- Spoon mixture into each cup (fill almost to the top)
- Bake 20–25 minutes
- Until tops are golden and edges are crispy
- Cool slightly & remove
- Let them sit 5 minutes, then gently take out
😋 Why they’re so good
- Crispy edges + creamy cheesy center
- Perfect finger food for guests
- Great way to use leftover mashed potatoes
🔥 Flavor upgrades
- Add chili flakes or black pepper for heat
- Mix in herbs like parsley or coriander
- Top with extra cheese in the last 5 minutes for a golden crust
🍽️ Serving ideas
- Serve with ketchup, garlic mayo, or spicy dip
- Pair with grilled meat or as a side dish
If you want, I can show you a pan-fried version (no oven) that turns these into crispy potato patties in under 10 minutes.