Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs Recipe in San Luis Valley, CO

Yields: 12 to 24 PuffsLeft over mashed potatoes? Try making these crispy, creamy, cheesy mashed potato puffs for a quick breakfast, side dish or appetizer.

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 35 min

Ingredients:

• 2 cups mashed potatoes
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup grated cheese such as Parmesan or Gruyere, divided
• 1/4 cup minced fresh chives
• 1/4 cup diced cooked bacon or ham, optional
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• Sour cream, to serve, optional

Directions: 

1. Heat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease the cups of a mini-muffin tin.
2. Whisk together the mashed potatoes, eggs, 3/4 cup of the cheese, the chives, and ham. Season, if necessary, with salt and pepper. The seasoning will depend on how seasoned your mashed potatoes were to begin with. Mound a spoonful of the mixture in each muffin cup. Sprinkle the tops with the remaining 1/4 cup of grated cheese. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the potato cups are set, browned on top, and hot through.
3. Let cool for about 5 minutes in the pan, then use a spoon or knife to gently release them from the pan. Serve immediately with dollops of sour cream, if desired.