🧀 Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs 🥔

Golden, crispy, and packed with cheesy goodness—these mashed potato puffs are the perfect bite-sized comfort food!

Ingredients

• 3 cups chilled mashed potatoes
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup chopped chives
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Cooking spray or butter (for greasing)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, egg, cheddar cheese, chives, flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3. Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and coat each with grated Parmesan cheese.
4. Place coated balls into muffin pan and gently press down to form puffs.
5. Bake for 15–20 minutes until tops are golden and crispy.
6. Let cool for a few minutes before serving warm.

Details

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
• Total Time: ~30 minutes
• Yield: 12 puffs
• Kcal: ~110 kcal per puff

✨ Perfect for parties, snacks, or cozy dinners—these cheesy puffs will disappear fast!