- Ingredients
- Below is the full list of ingredients you need for this recipe. Feel free to customize the herbs and cheese to match your taste.
- 🔹 For the Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs
- 2 cups mashed potatoes fresh or leftover; smooth and creamy
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Cheddar mozzarella, Monterey Jack, Gruyère, or a mix
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional Add-Ins
- Crispy bacon bits
- Finely diced cooked ham
- Jalapeños
- Fresh herbs parsley, rosemary, thyme
- Smoked paprika or chili flakes
- Topping optional, but recommended!
- Extra shredded cheese
- Fresh herbs
- Tiny piece of butter on top before baking
🔧 Required Kitchen Tools
You don’t need anything fancy to make Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs, but the right tools will make the process smoother and give perfect results.
Essential Tools
Mixing bowl
Whisk or fork
Silicone spatula
Mini muffin tin (recommended for bite-sized puffs)
Regular muffin tin (if you want larger puffs)
Nonstick cooking spray or butter/oil for greasing the pan
Cheese grater
Oven
Optional Tools
Piping bag (for neatly filling muffin cups)
Ice-cream scoop (for even portions)
