Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs (Crispy Outside, Fluffy Inside!)

These Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs are the perfect way to transform leftover mashed potatoes into something irresistible. Light, fluffy, and loaded with melted cheese, they bake up golden and crispy on the outside while staying soft inside. They’re great as a side dish, snack, or party appetizer—and kids love them!

🧀 Why You’ll Love Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs

• ✔️ Perfect use for leftover mashed potatoes

• ✔️ Crispy edges, creamy centers

• ✔️ Easy, baked not fried

• ✔️ Great for snacks, sides & parties

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• 🛒 Ingredients

  • 2 cups mashed potatoes (cold or room temp)

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese

  • 2 large eggs

  • ¼ cup sour cream

  • ¼ cup chopped green onions or chives

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ¼ tsp black pepper

  Optional: extra cheese for topping

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  👩‍🍳 How to Make Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs

  1. Preheat Oven
     Preheat to 400°F (205°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.

  2. Mix Everything
     In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cheese, eggs, sour cream, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

  3. Fill the Tin
     Spoon mixture into each muffin cup, filling almost to the top.

  4. Top with Cheese (Optional)
     Sprinkle a little extra cheese on each puff.

  5. Bake
     Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and set.

  6. Cool & Serve
     Let cool 5 minutes before removing. Serve warm.

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  🥔 Tips & Variations

  • Add cooked bacon bits

  • Use pepper jack for heat

  • Add minced garlic or onion

  • Make in regular muffin tin for bigger puffs

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  🕒 Storage & Reheating

  • Refrigerate up to 4 days

  • Freeze up to 2 months

  • Reheat in air fryer or oven for crispness

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  ⭐ Final Thoughts

  These Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs are fun, flavorful, and super easy to make. Whether you’re using leftovers or making fresh mashed potatoes just for this, they’re guaranteed to be a hit!