Description
These Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and feature a molten cheesy center. Perfect for brunch, sides, or even as savory party bites. They’re easy to prep and even easier to devour!
Ingredients
2 pounds russet potatoes
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 large eggs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup milk or cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Peel and cube the russet potatoes. Boil them in salted water until fork-tender. Drain and mash until smooth.
2. Add butter, milk or cream, salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese to the warm mash. Stir to combine.
3. Crack in the eggs and stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and cohesive.
4. Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a standard muffin tin.
5. Fill each muffin cup halfway with the potato mixture. Add a scoop of mozzarella cheese to the center of each, then cover with more mashed potato.
6. Sprinkle extra parmesan on top for crispness.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and puffed. Let cool slightly before serving.
8. Garnish with fresh chopped herbs if desired.
Notes
Use starchy russet potatoes for the fluffiest mash—avoid waxy potatoes like red or fingerling.
Let the mashed potatoes cool slightly before adding eggs to avoid scrambling them.
Reheat leftovers in the oven, not the microwave, to retain crisp edges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: mashed potato cups, cheesy mashed potatoes, savory muffins