Description
Crispy Cheddar Corn Potato Muffins are savory, golden-baked muffins that combine creamy mashed potatoes, sweet corn kernels, sharp cheddar cheese, and aromatic chives for a delightful side or snack. Perfectly crisp on the outside with a tender and cheesy inside, these muffins bring comfort and flavor to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed potatoes (leftover or freshly made)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed)
- 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions
- butter or nonstick spray for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and thoroughly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with butter or nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, corn kernels, shredded cheddar cheese, eggs, and milk. Stir these ingredients together until they form a well-blended mixture.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
- Incorporate Dry into Wet: Add the dry ingredient mixture to the potato mixture and stir gently but thoroughly to combine all ingredients into a cohesive batter.
- Add Chives: Fold in the chopped chives or green onions delicately to ensure even distribution without overmixing.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the muffin mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until their tops are golden brown and crisp around the edges, indicating they are cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: After baking, let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before carefully removing them. Serve warm as a flavorful side dish or a hearty snack.
Notes
- For extra crispy tops, sprinkle a little extra shredded cheddar cheese over each muffin before baking.
- To add variety, try mixing in cooked crumbled bacon or diced jalapeños for a smoky or spicy twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
