Description
Delightful and savory Garlic Chive Mashed Potato Puffins made with creamy mashed potatoes, garlic herb cheese, and sharp cheddar. Perfect as a side dish or appetizer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups firm mashed potatoes, cold
- 1 (5.4 oz) garlic and herb soft cheese (such as Alouette or Boursin)
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese, divided
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbsp chopped chives, divided
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 (8 oz) container sour cream or crème fraîche
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cold mashed potatoes, garlic and herb cheese, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, beaten eggs, Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon of chopped chives, garlic salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Liberally brush the cups of a 12-cup standard muffin tin with cooking spray or melted butter.
- Use a 4 oz ice cream scoop to evenly divide the mixture among the muffin cups.
- Sprinkle the tops with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 23-25 minutes, or until the puffins are set and the tops are golden brown.
- Run a knife around the edges of each puffin to loosen them from the muffin tin.
- Serve immediately, optionally with a dollop of sour cream, and garnish with the remaining chopped chives.
Notes
- Great for using up leftover mashed potatoes.
- Can be prepared in advance and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg