Here’s a simple Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs Mix recipe—great for using leftover mashed potatoes or making from scratch. They bake into airy, cheesy, golden bites like mini soufflés.
🧀 Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs Mix (Base Recipe)
Ingredients (makes 12 puffs)
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (leftover or freshly made)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tbsp sour cream or cream cheese
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped chives, bacon bits, parsley, or paprika
🥄 Instructions
1. Prep
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Grease a 12-cup muffin tin (mini muffin tin works even better for bite-sized puffs).
2. Mix
- Combine mashed potatoes, eggs, shredded cheese, Parmesan, melted butter, sour cream, and seasonings.
- Mix until smooth and thick.
- Fold in any optional add-ins.
3. Fill
- Spoon the mixture into muffin cups, filling them ¾ full.
4. Bake
- Bake 20–25 minutes (or 12–15 min for mini muffins) until puffed, golden, and slightly crispy around the edges.
5. Serve
- Let cool for 3–5 minutes so they set.
- Serve warm with sour cream, ranch, or ketchup.
⭐ Variations
Loaded Baked Potato Puffs
Add bacon bits, cheddar, and chives.
Garlic Herb Puffs
Add fresh parsley, thyme, and extra garlic.
Spicy Puffs
Mix in diced jalapeño, pepper jack cheese, or hot sauce.
Make It Keto
Swap potatoes for mashed cauliflower.
If you’d like, I can also create:
🍽 A printable recipe card
🛒 A shopping list
📦 A dry “mix” version for gifting or storing (just add mashed potatoes + wet ingredients)
