Cheesy Mashed Potato Puff Bites
Delightful bite-sized snacks made from leftover mashed potatoes, perfect for parties or cozy side dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (preferably cold/leftover)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or cheese of choice)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or paprika
- Butter or cooking spray (for greasing the muffin tin)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grease a mini muffin tin with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine the mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, Parmesan, eggs, chives, and seasonings in a bowl. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Scoop the mixture into the mini muffin cups, filling them just to the top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the puff bites are puffed up and golden brown on top.
- Cool for a few minutes before removing from the pan. Serve warm as a snack, side dish, or party appetizer.
Notes
These bites are versatile—feel free to add herbs, spices, or other ingredients like cooked bacon or different cheeses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg