Cheesy Mashed Potato Muffins are a delicious way to use up leftover mashed potatoes — or a great excuse to make a fresh batch! 🧀🥔 They’re crispy on the outside, soft and cheesy inside, and make the perfect side dish, snack, or even breakfast.
🧁 Cheesy Mashed Potato Muffins
🥔 Ingredients (Makes about 12 muffins):
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2 cups mashed potatoes (leftovers work great!)
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2 large eggs
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or any melty cheese)
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¼ cup milk
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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Salt & black pepper to taste
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Optional add-ins:
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2–3 sliced green onions or chives
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½ cup crumbled cooked bacon
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½ cup grated Parmesan
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½ cup vegetables (like chopped spinach or corn)
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👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Preheat & Prep Pan:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Grease a 12-cup muffin tin well or use silicone muffin liners.
2. Mix It Up:
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In a large bowl, combine:
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Mashed potatoes, eggs, cheddar, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
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Stir in any optional add-ins (like bacon or green onions).
3. Scoop into Muffin Tin:
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Spoon the mixture evenly into the muffin cups, filling them almost to the top.
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Optionally, sprinkle extra cheese on top of each one.
4. Bake:
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Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the tops are golden and slightly crispy.
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Let them cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan.
📝 Tips & Variations:
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Extra crispy tops? Broil for the last 1–2 minutes.
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No leftover potatoes? Make a quick batch with 2 medium potatoes, boiled & mashed with butter and milk.
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Low-carb? Substitute with mashed cauliflower.
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Serve with sour cream, hot sauce, or even gravy!