Description
These Cheesy Mashed Potato Puff Bites are a delightful appetizer or side dish featuring creamy mashed potatoes blended with sharp cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, sour cream, and green onions. Baked to golden perfection with a crispy breadcrumb topping, they offer a savory, cheesy flavor in every bite and are perfect for parties, snacks, or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Mixture
- 2 cups mashed potatoes, preferably made from scratch
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Coating
- 1 cup bread crumbs (for coating)
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin using cooking spray or oil to prevent sticking.
- Mix cheese and potatoes: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes with the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and sour cream. Stir thoroughly until the cheeses are fully incorporated into the mixture.
- Add eggs: Crack the two large eggs into the potato mixture and mix well until the mixture is smooth and uniformly combined.
- Season and add green onions: Stir in the finely chopped green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, and season with salt and pepper to taste, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Fill muffin cups: Using a spoon or small ice cream scoop, portion the potato mixture into the prepared mini muffin tin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Top with bread crumbs: Sprinkle bread crumbs evenly on top of each filled muffin cup to create a crispy crust during baking.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the puff bites are golden brown and crispy on top.
- Cool and remove: Once baked, remove the muffin tin from the oven and allow the puff bites to cool for a few minutes before carefully popping them out of the muffin tin.
- Serve: Serve the cheesy mashed potato puff bites warm as a delicious appetizer or side dish and enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, use mashed potatoes made from scratch rather than instant potatoes.
- Feel free to substitute sharp cheddar with another cheese like mozzarella or gouda for different flavor profiles.
- These bites can be made ahead of time, assembled, refrigerated, and baked just before serving.
- Leftover bites can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free bread crumbs for coating.
