Description
These Cheesy Mashed Potato Muffins are a delicious way to reinvent your leftover mashed potatoes. With a crispy outside and a fluffy, cheesy inside, they’re perfect for any meal of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups leftover mashed potatoes (See Kelly’s Notes)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 3 Tablespoons chopped fresh chives, divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix the mashed potatoes, egg, ¾ cup of cheddar cheese, and 2 Tablespoons of chives until well combined.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full. Top each muffin with the remaining cheddar cheese and chives.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use a mini muffin tin.
- These muffins can be made ahead and frozen. Reheat in the oven for the best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cheesy Mashed Potato Muffins