Description
Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs are the ultimate crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside bites that turn leftover mashed potatoes into a crowd-pleasing snack or side dish. These oven-baked puffs combine mashed potato, cheddar, parmesan, eggs, flour, and a touch of garlic powder and paprika for a savory, cheesy flavor. Best served warm as party bites or game-day treats; easy to make, endlessly customizable, and perfect for making ahead and freezing for quick entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (leftover or freshly made)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: extra shredded cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cheddar, eggs, Parmesan, flour, green onions, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Spoon the mixture into the mini muffin pan, filling each cup almost to the top.
- Add a pinch of extra cheese to each cup if you want extra-cheesy puffs.
- Bake 20–25 minutes, or until golden, puffed, and crispy on the edges.
- Cool slightly before removing from the pan and serve warm.
Notes
- Leftover mashed potatoes work great for this recipe.
- You can freeze the assembled puffs before baking; bake from frozen adding a few extra minutes.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free flour or omit flour; texture may vary.
- Best served warm and can be reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Mashed potato puffs, cheesy puffs, potato bites, cheesy appetizers, oven-baked snacks, leftover mashed potatoes, party bites, crowd-pleasing snacks, game-day recipes