Description
These Garlic Chive Mashed Potato Puffins are a delightful, savory side dish or snack, perfect for using up leftover mashed potatoes. Packed with garlic, chives, and Cheddar cheese, they are baked until golden and fluffy, delivering a deliciously flavorful bite that pairs well with any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Mashed Potato Mixture
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (cold or room temp)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Greasing
- Nonstick spray or butter (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin thoroughly with nonstick spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, eggs, shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, sour cream, chopped fresh chives, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix all the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the potato mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Use the back of a spoon to smooth the tops gently.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the puffins have risen, are golden brown on top, and are set in the center.
- Cool and Remove: Allow the puffins to cool for 5 minutes in the pan. Then carefully loosen and remove them using a butter knife or a small offset spatula.
- Serve: Serve warm as a tasty side dish or convenient snack, and enjoy the savory garlic and chive flavor.
Notes
- Leftover mashed potatoes work perfectly for this recipe, making it an excellent option for reducing waste.
- For added flavor, consider mixing in crumbled bacon, sautéed onions, or cooked spinach.
- These puffins reheat well and can be warmed up in a toaster oven or air fryer for a quick snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puffin
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
