Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs (Printable)

Golden-baked cheesy potato puffs blended with herbs and baked until fluffy and irresistible.

# Ingredient List:

→ For the Mashed Potatoes

01 - 2 cups mashed potatoes (from about 3 medium potatoes)
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - ¼ cup whole milk
04 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Cheese & Mix-ins

05 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
06 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions
09 - ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

→ For Baking

10 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or use gluten-free flour blend, if needed)
11 - 1 tablespoon melted butter, for brushing

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - If not using leftovers, peel, boil, and mash potatoes with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
03 - In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cheddar, Parmesan, eggs, chives, smoked paprika, and flour. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
04 - Use a spoon or small ice cream scoop to form 12 dollops of mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Brush tops with melted butter for extra golden color.
06 - Bake 25–30 minutes until puffs are golden brown and set.
07 - Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream, if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Turns leftover mashed potatoes into something people actually get excited about eating
  • The texture is incredible, crispy outside and cloud-like inside
  • They reheat beautifully so you can make them ahead for parties
02 -
  • Cold mashed potatoes are easier to work with than hot ones, which can make the mixture too soft
  • Do not skip the flour or the eggs, they are what keep these puffy instead of flat
  • Letting them rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes after baking helps them firm up
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform puffs that bake evenly
  • Freeze un baked puffs on the baking sheet, then transfer to a bag and bake from frozen for 35 minutes

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