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Basket of golden mashed potato cheese puffs topped with chopped green onions, served with a bowl of creamy dipping sauce.

Easy Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs (Crispy & Fluffy)

These mashed potato cheese puffs are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and packed with melty cheese in every bite. They’re an easy way to transform leftover mashed potatoes into a fun, crowd-pleasing side dish or snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin pan well.
  2. In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, shredded cheese, eggs, flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until combined.
  3. Scoop the mixture into the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  4. Bake for 18–25 minutes or until golden and crisp on top.
  5. Let cool for 5 minutes, then remove from the pan and serve warm.

Notes

  • Cold mashed potatoes work best because they’re thicker and easier to scoop.
  • For extra crispiness, sprinkle parmesan on top before baking or broil for 1–2 minutes at the end.
  • Add-ins like chopped green onions, bacon bits, or diced jalapeños work great for extra flavor.
  • Reheat in the oven or air fryer to keep them crispy (microwave will soften them).