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Close-up of several golden-brown Cheddar Mashed Potato Puffs stacked on a white plate, garnished with thyme.

Cheddar Mashed Potato Puffs

These puffs use cold leftover mashed potatoes to create small, crisp, and fluffy bites perfect for snacking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 puffs

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mini Muffin Tin

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups mashed potatoes cold
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Mix the mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, egg, flour, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
  • Scoop the mixture into a greased mini muffin tin.
  • Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until the puffs are golden and puffed up.
  • Let the puffs cool slightly before you serve them.

Notes

I loved how these puffed up in the oven—small bites that looked irresistibly crisp and fluffy.
By Clara Bennett, Lead Plate Designer at Recipes by Betty.
Keyword Cheddar Mashed Potato Puffs, Cheesy comfort food, Crispy baked snacks, Easy oven recipes, Family-friendly recipes, Leftover mashed potatoes, Potato dinner sides