Description
Give your leftovers new life with these crispy, cheesy Leftover Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs. Perfect as a snack, side dish, or brunch favorite, they're easy to make, loaded with flavor, and kid-approved.
Ingredients
2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
Optional: ½ teaspoon garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika for extra flavor
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, mix together mashed potatoes, cheddar, Parmesan, eggs, flour, chives, baking powder, salt, pepper, and any optional spices.
- Spoon mixture into muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until tops are golden and puffed.
- Cool in the pan for a few minutes before removing and serving.
Notes
- Try different cheeses like Gruyère, mozzarella, or pepper jack.
- Add jalapeños for variety.
- Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge or freezer.
- Reheat in oven or toaster oven at 350°F until crisp and heated through.
