Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs (Printable)
Fluffy potato-cheese bites baked until golden and puffy. Perfect warm appetizer or side.
# Ingredient List:
→ For the Mashed Potatoes
01 - 2 cups mashed potatoes (from about 3 medium potatoes)
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - ¼ cup whole milk
04 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Cheese & Mix-ins
05 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
06 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions
09 - ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
→ For Baking
10 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or use gluten-free flour blend, if needed)
11 - 1 tablespoon melted butter, for brushing
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
02 - If not using leftovers, peel, boil, and mash potatoes with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
03 - In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cheddar, Parmesan, eggs, chives, smoked paprika, and flour. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
04 - Use a spoon or small ice cream scoop to form 12 dollops of mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Brush tops with melted butter for extra golden color.
06 - Bake for 25–30 minutes until puffs are golden brown and set.
07 - Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- They turn leftover mashed potatoes into something extraordinary
- The inside stays fluffy while the outside develops this incredible golden crust
- They come together faster than you can preheat the oven
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- Make sure your mashed potatoes are cooled slightly before mixing, or the eggs might scramble when you add them
- Do not overmix once the flour is added or they can become tough instead of tender
03 -
- Sprinkle panko on top before baking for extra crunch
- Add crispy bacon bits when you want to make them irresistible