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Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs

Savory Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs for a Cozy Snack Delight

Delightful Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs are a tasty way to recycle leftovers into a savory snack, featuring a crispy exterior and a cheesy center.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 puffs
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Puff Mixture
  • 2 cups Mashed Potatoes Chilled leftovers for best texture and flavor.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Choose cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite melting cheese.
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour if needed.
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Optional for added nutty flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Chives Chopped to provide mild onion flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Can be substituted with lactose-free options.
  • to taste teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 2 large Eggs Binds and enriches the mixture for fluffy puffs.
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup Diced Vegetables Like bell peppers or spinach.
  • 1 cup Different Cheeses Pepper jack for spicy kick or goat cheese for tangy flavor.

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a muffin tin by greasing each cup.
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  2. Whisk together the eggs and sour cream in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
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  3. Stir in the shredded cheese, Parmesan cheese, and chives into the egg mixture until evenly combined.
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  4. Gently fold the chilled mashed potatoes into the cheese mixture until just combined.
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  5. Fill each muffin tin cup with the mashed potato mixture about three-quarters full.
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  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
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  7. Let cool for about 5 minutes before removing from the muffin tin and serve warm.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1puffCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These puffs can be made gluten-free and can be customized with various cheeses or vegetables to suit your taste.

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