Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs (Printable Version)

Golden baked mashed potato puffs with rich cheddar and Parmesan cheese, perfect as a savory snack or side.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Base

01 - 480 g mashed potatoes, cooled
02 - 2 large eggs

→ Cheese

03 - 115 g shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 25 g grated Parmesan cheese

→ Dairy

05 - 60 g sour cream

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

06 - 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)

→ Seasonings

07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
10 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Preheat oven to 200°C and grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend cooled mashed potatoes with eggs, cheddar, Parmesan, sour cream, and green onions until smooth.
03 - Add garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and baking powder to the mixture and stir thoroughly until the batter is light and airy.
04 - Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
05 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the tops are golden and slightly crisp.
06 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before removing from the tin. Serve warm with preferred dips.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For enhanced flavor, incorporate a pinch of smoked paprika. These puffs can be prepared in advance and reheated. Adjust seasonings according to taste.