Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs

Crispy outside, fluffy inside—these Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs turn humble mash into bite‑size gold. They bake up with lacy edges, gooey cheese, and fresh chives for a side dish that steals the show. Perfect for weeknights, game day, or brunch, they’re a crowd‑pleasing easy recipe that also works for quick breakfast, snacks, and fuss‑free dinner ideas. Use leftovers or make fresh mash—either way, these are guaranteed keepers.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 22

Total Time 32

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings mini puffs

Calories 51 kcal

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Whisk or spatula
24-cup mini muffin tin
Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

2 cups mashed potatoes cool, not hot
2 large eggs
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or your favorite melty cheese
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons chopped chives plus more for garnish
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

Heat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 24‑cup mini muffin tin.
In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes, eggs, cheddar, melted butter, chives, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full.
Bake 20–25 minutes, until puffed and golden with crispy edges.
Cool 5 minutes, loosen edges, and serve warm.

Notes

Use cooled mashed potatoes for cleaner release and better puff. Sprinkle extra cheddar on top in the last 3 minutes for a melty cap.

Nutrition

Calories: 51kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 80mgVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.1mg

Keyword cheese puffs, easy side dish, leftover mashed potatoes, mashed potato puffs, party appetizers

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