Cheesy Mashed Potato Puff

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly butter a 24-cup mini muffin pan and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the mashed potatoes, eggs, 3/4 cup of grated cheese, and chives until well blended. Add salt and pepper according to your preference.
3. Spoon or scoop the potato mixture into the prepared muffin pan cups, filling them almost to the top.
4. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of grated cheese over each puff.
5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until puffs are set and slightly golden brown.
6. Let the puffs cool for 5 minutes before carefully removing them from the tin using an offset spatula or butter knife.
7. Serve warm, topped with additional chopped chives and sour cream if desired. Enjoy!

Notes:

• Before adding the eggs to any recently cooked mashed potatoes, make sure they have cooled completely.
• To prevent the potato mixture from becoming thick and gooey, be careful not to overmix it.
• Use a tiny cookie or portion scoop to fill the muffin pan cups easily.
• For crispier puffs, use a regular muffin tin instead of a mini muffin pan.
• Bake the puffs on the lowest oven rack for perfect browning.
• Allow the puffs to set up for 5 minutes after removing them from the pan.

Conclusion

These mashed potato puffs are the ultimate way to reinvent your leftovers, turning them into a delightful treat that everyone will love. Whether you’re serving them as a side dish, an appetizer, or a snack, they are sure to be a hit. Their cheesy, creamy, and fluffy goodness is simply irresistible. Give them a try, and they might just become your new favorite way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.

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