Irresistibly Cheesy Mashed Potato Muffins You’ll Love
Cheesy Mashed Potato Muffins offer a delightful twist on comfort food with creamy mashed potatoes and gooey cheese.
Equipment
- Muffin tin
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- spatula
Ingredients
For the Muffins
- 3 cups prepared and cooled mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted can substitute with olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or white pepper for a milder effect
- ¼ cup chopped green onions optional
Optional Topping
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese for extra cheesy finish
Instructions
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin or line it with muffin liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sour cream, and melted butter until smooth.
- Add the mashed potatoes to the wet mixture and stir until fully blended, then fold in the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Mix in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, folding in green onions if desired.
- Spoon the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top of each muffin if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, ensure mashed potatoes are smooth and cool before mixing. Muffins are best enjoyed warm and can be reheated in the oven.
Nutrition
Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
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