Description
These Mashed Potato Puffs are a delightful twist on traditional mashed potatoes, baked to perfection in muffin form with a cheesy, bacon-filled center.
Ingredients
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Mashed Potato Puffs:
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup bacon bits
- 1/4 cup chives, chopped
- Pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Mix mashed potatoes, eggs, cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and chives.
- Season: Add pepper to taste.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Grease muffin tin and spoon mixture into each cup.
- Add Parmesan: Top each with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Bake at 400°F for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes, then serve warm with sour cream.
Notes
- Instant mashed potatoes can be used.
- You can prepare the mixture ahead and refrigerate overnight before baking.
- Eggs are essential for the puffs to rise.
- Puffs can be frozen for up to 2-3 months and reheated in the microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 122
- Sugar: 0.8g
- Sodium: 285.9mg
- Fat: 8.1g
- Saturated Fat: 3.9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5.7g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Protein: 6.5g
- Cholesterol: 65.8mg
