These Mashed Potato Muffins are a savory and delicious way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, they make a great side dish, snack, or even a breakfast treat!
📋 Ingredients:
- 2 cups mashed potatoes 🥔
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite) 🧀
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
- 2 large eggs 🥚
- 1/4 cup milk 🥛
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions or chives 🌿
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 🌰
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 🌰
- Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional, for extra crispiness) 🌾
- Butter or cooking spray for greasing the muffin tin 🧈
📝 Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Prepare the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin with butter or cooking spray.
2. Prepare the Potato Mixture:
- Mix the ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, shredded cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, eggs, milk, chopped green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is well combined.
3. Assemble the Muffins:
- Fill the muffin tin:
- Spoon the potato mixture into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full. If you like, sprinkle the tops with breadcrumbs for extra texture and crispiness.
4. Bake the Muffins:
- Bake:
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and crispy on top.
- Cool slightly:
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before carefully removing them.
5. Serve:
- Enjoy:
- Serve the mashed potato muffins warm, garnished with extra green onions or a dollop of sour cream if desired. They make a great side dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
⏱️ Preparation Time: 10 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 25 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 35 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 12 muffins
🔥 Calories: Approximately 120 kcal per muffin
These Mashed Potato Muffins are a fun and tasty way to reinvent leftover mashed potatoes. They’re sure to be a hit with the whole family! 😋🥔🧁