Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs

🧀 Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs – The Perfect Way to Use Leftover Mashed Potatoes!

If you’ve ever wondered what to do with leftover mashed potatoes, these Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs are the ultimate answer. Golden, crispy on the outside, soft and cheesy on the inside — they’re pure comfort in every bite! Whether you’re serving them as a side dish, a party appetizer, or a snack for the kids, these little puffs disappear faster than you can make them.

These potato puffs are easy to prepare, made with just a few pantry staples, and bake beautifully in muffin tins. The best part? You can customize them with your favorite cheese or herbs for endless flavor variations.

🥔 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• ✅ Great for Leftovers: A creative and delicious way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.
• ✅ Cheesy Goodness: Loaded with cheddar and Parmesan for a rich, savory flavor.
• ✅ Crispy & Fluffy: The perfect texture combo – a golden crust outside and creamy inside.
• ✅ Kid-Approved: A fun finger food even picky eaters will love.
• ✅ Versatile: Serve them for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or as a party appetizer.

🧂 Ingredients You’ll Need

• 2 cups mashed potatoes (leftover or freshly made)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 large eggs
• ¼ cup milk
• 2 green onions, chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven:
   Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin lightly with butter or nonstick spray.
2. Mix everything together:
   In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, Parmesan, eggs, milk, and chopped green onions. Season with salt and pepper. Mix until everything is well blended and creamy.
3. Spoon into muffin tin:
   Divide the mixture evenly into the muffin cups. Fill each about ¾ full – they’ll puff up beautifully as they bake!
4. Bake to golden perfection:
   Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and slightly crisp around the edges.
5. Cool & serve:
   Let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before gently removing. Serve warm with sour cream, ketchup, or your favorite dipping sauce.

🧀 Tips for the Best Potato Puffs

• Use well-seasoned mashed potatoes — if yours are plain, add a pinch of garlic powder or paprika for extra flavor.
• For extra crispiness, sprinkle a little cheese on top before baking.
• Add-ins like bacon bits, diced ham, or herbs can make these puffs even more irresistible.
• Want them gluten-free? They already are — no flour needed!

🍽 How to Serve

These cheesy potato puffs are incredibly versatile!

• Serve them as a side dish with roast chicken, steak, or meatloaf.
• Make them part of a holiday spread — perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas leftovers.
• Enjoy them as a snack or appetizer with dipping sauces.

🧊 How to Store and Reheat

• Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Reheat: Warm them in the oven or air fryer to bring back that crisp exterior.
• Freeze: You can freeze them for up to 2 months and reheat directly from frozen.

❤️ Final Thoughts

These Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs are everything you love about mashed potatoes — but better. They’re creamy, cheesy, and delightfully crispy on the outside. Whether you’re using up leftovers or making mashed potatoes just for this recipe (trust us, it’s worth it!), these puffs will quickly become a household favorite.

Once you try them, you’ll never look at leftover mashed potatoes the same way again!