Garlic Chive Mashed Potato Puffins are a fun and tasty twist on a classic comfort food. These little bites are light, cheesy, and packed with flavor. Perfect for any meal!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Side
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 12servings
Calories: 220kcal
Equipment
Muffin Tin
Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Ingredients
3cupsFirm mashed potatoes, cold
5.4ozGarlic and herb soft cheese (e.g., Alouette or Boursin)
1.5cupsShredded sharp white cheddar cheese, divided
3largeEggs, beaten
2TbspGrated Parmesan cheese
2TbspChopped chives, divided
1tspGarlic salt
0.5tspBlack pepper
8ozSour cream or crème fraîche
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Combine mashed potatoes, garlic-herb cheese, 1 cup cheddar cheese, eggs, Parmesan, 1 Tbsp chives, garlic salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix until well combined.
Generously grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or melted butter.
Divide potato mixture evenly into muffin cups, filling each nearly full.
Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top.
Bake for 23-25 minutes, until golden brown and set.
Run a knife around edges to loosen. Serve warm topped with sour cream or crème fraîche and garnish with remaining chives.
Notes
Cold mashed potatoes give the best texture. Add cooked bacon or different cheeses like mozzarella or pepper jack for variety.