Description
Crispy Cheddar Corn Potato Muffins are savory, golden muffins made with creamy mashed potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, sweet corn, and a hint of spice. Baked until the edges are crisp and the insides are soft and cheesy, they make a perfect side dish for soups, BBQs, or holiday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1½ cups mashed potatoes (cooled, no lumps)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
Dry Ingredients
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup canned or frozen corn (thawed)
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives or green onions (optional)
- Butter or cooking spray for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and generously grease a 12-cup muffin tin with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooled mashed potatoes, eggs, milk, shredded cheddar cheese, and thawed corn. Stir until the mixture is well combined and uniform.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to distribute the spices evenly.
- Incorporate Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the potato mixture, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the muffins.
- Add Optional Herbs: Fold in the chopped chives or green onions if using, to add a fresh, mild onion flavor.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter evenly into the greased muffin tin cups, filling each almost to the top for nicely rounded muffins.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the muffins are golden and crisp around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before carefully removing them. Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, sprinkle more cheese on top before baking.
- These muffins freeze well and reheat beautifully in the oven or air fryer.
- Great use for leftover mashed potatoes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
