🧀🥔 Easy Made Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs – Crispy and Creamy

Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.9 from 2,300 happy snackers)
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If you love mashed potatoes (who doesn’t?) and you adore cheese (again, who doesn’t?), these Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs will absolutely blow your mind. Think of them as a magical combination of creamy mashed potatoes and crispy, cheesy bites — perfect as a side dish, party appetizer, or even a fun snack. They’re fluffy on the inside, golden on the outside, and totally addictive.

📌 Quick Glance – Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs

• ⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
• 🍳 Cook Time: 30 minutes
• 🍽️ Servings: 12 puffs
• 💥 Vibe: Cheesy, crispy, crowd-pleasing

⬇️ Jump Ahead

• What You’ll Need for this Mashed Potato recipe
• How to Make Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs
• Fun Flavor Twists & Tips
• Reviews from Potato Lovers
• FAQ – All Your Cheesy Puff Questions

🛒 What You’ll Need – Simple, Delicious Staples

• 2 cups mashed potatoes (leftovers work great!)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions or chives
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Optional: extra cheese cubes for stuffing

👩‍🍳 How to Make Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs

Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a muffin tin or line with parchment liners.

Make the Mixture: In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, shredded cheddar, eggs, Parmesan, green onions, flour, salt, and pepper until well combined.

Fill and Shape: Spoon the mixture evenly into muffin cups. If you want an extra cheesy surprise, press a small cube of cheese into the center of each puff and cover.

Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the tops are golden and slightly crispy.

Serve: Let cool slightly before removing. Enjoy warm and watch them disappear in seconds!

✨ Fun Flavor Twists & Tips For The Best Mashed Potato

Swap cheddar for mozzarella, pepper jack, or gouda.
Add cooked crumbled bacon or chopped ham for extra savory goodness.
Sprinkle with fresh herbs or extra Parmesan before serving.
Serve with sour cream, ranch, or spicy ketchup for dipping.

Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs

These Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs are crispy on the outside, soft and cheesy on the inside. Made with leftover mashed potatoes, eggs, cheese, and a few pantry staples, they’re perfect for brunch, parties, or as a fun side dish.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 12 puffs

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Calories: 130

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups cold mashed potatoes
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or mozzarella
• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup chopped green onions or chives
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour optional, for firmer texture
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• Nonstick cooking spray

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Muffin tin
• Spoon or cookie scoop

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray.
2. In a large bowl, mix together mashed potatoes, eggs, cheddar, parmesan, green onions, and flour (if using). Season with salt and pepper.
3. Divide mixture evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
4. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown on top and set in the center.
5. Cool for 5 minutes before gently removing from the tin. Serve warm!

Notes

For extra crispiness, add a sprinkle of breadcrumbs on top before baking.

Works best with thicker mashed potatoes (avoid very runny potatoes).

You can mix in crumbled bacon or finely chopped ham for a heartier version.

💬 Reviews from Mashed Potato Lovers

“These were gone before I even sat down at the table — so cheesy and so fun!” – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rachel J.

“Perfect way to use leftover mashed potatoes. My kids begged for more!” – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Stephanie L.

“Crispy outside, creamy inside… basically perfection in every bite.” – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Greg M.

❓ FAQ – All Your Cheesy Puff Questions

Looking for something fresh to serve on the side of your Mashed Potato ? This Pineapple Cucumber Salad is the perfect match. The juicy pineapple and crisp cucumbers balance out the richness of the cheesy mashed potato puffs, making each bite feel light and refreshing.