Here’s a delicious recipe for Cheesy Bacon Potato Muffins—soft, savory, and loaded with flavor 🥓🧀🥔
Cheesy Bacon Potato Muffins
Ingredients (makes 12 muffins)
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (about 2 large potatoes, cooked and mashed)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 4–5 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
- Mix the batter
- In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in cheese, bacon, green onions, eggs, and melted butter until well combined.
- Fill the muffin tin
- Spoon mixture evenly into muffin cups.
- Sprinkle a little extra cheese on top if desired.
- Bake
- Bake 20–25 minutes until tops are golden brown and muffins are set.
- Serve warm
- Perfect as a breakfast side, brunch treat, or snack.
Pro Tips
- For extra flavor, mix in garlic powder, paprika, or chives.
- You can substitute cheddar with pepper jack for a spicy kick.
- Leftovers reheat well in the microwave or oven.
I can also give a mini version for party appetizers or a loaded potato muffin with sour cream & extra toppings if you want.
Do you want me to make that version too?
