These cheesy mashed potato puffs elevate mashed potato leftovers to a new level in this delicious, very easy appetizer. Cheddar cheese, bacon, chives, and green onion make them resemble tiny loaded baked potatoes, with sour cream on the side for dipping.
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 3 large eggs
- 0.5 cups sharp Cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cups Cheddar cheese
- 2 greens onions
- 1 teaspoon dried chives
- 2 slices bacon
- 0.5 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- sour cream
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a standard muffin tin liberally with cooking spray.
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2
Reserve 2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar and 2 tablespoons white Cheddar for topping. Stir mashed potatoes, remaining Cheddar cheese, remaining white Cheddar cheese, eggs, and onion together in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Fold in dried chives, Parmesan cheese and bacon.
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3
Divide mixture evenly into 12 muffin cups. Sprinkle reserved cheese evenly on top.
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4
Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven; let stand for 5 minutes.
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5
Using a dinner knife, gently run around each puff and remove carefully. Serve immediately with sour cream.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
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