Description
Looking for a clever way to turn your holiday dinner extras into something mouthwatering? These Leftover Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs are the answer. With a crisp exterior and melty, cheesy center, they transform cold mashed potatoes into golden bites of comfort. Ideal for easy dinner appetizers, party snacks, or quick breakfast nibbles, this recipe makes leftover reinvention deliciously simple.
Perfectly seasoned with garlic, chives, and gooey cheese, these puffs are oven-baked for a lighter, crispier result. They’re crowd-pleasers and time-savers all in one, especially when you want no-fuss food ideas that are both satisfying and smart.
Ingredients
2 cups leftover mashed potatoes (cold and firm)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or any cheese of choice)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (optional)
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a bowl, mix mashed potatoes, cheeses, egg, chives, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add flour if the mixture feels too loose.
- Spoon mixture into muffin tin, gently mounding each.
- Bake 20–25 minutes, until golden and crispy.
- Cool slightly, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer