Description
Easy Mashed Potato Muffins are a delicious and convenient way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. Packed with cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, green onions, and seasoned with garlic powder, these baked muffins are perfect as a side dish or a quick snack. They bake to a golden, cheesy crust and stay soft inside, making them a comforting treat that’s easy to prepare and perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Mashed Potato Mixture
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
For Baking
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease or spray a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray to ensure easy removal of the muffins after baking.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the leftover mashed potatoes, eggs, shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped green onions, milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are fully combined and the mixture is smooth and consistent.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the potato mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tin cups. Fill each cup about three-quarters full. For an extra touch, sprinkle a little extra cheese or chopped green onions on top of each muffin before baking.
- Bake the Muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Bake until the muffins develop a golden color on top and feel set in the center when gently pressed.
- Cool and Serve: After removing the muffins from the oven, allow them to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes. Carefully remove the muffins and serve warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Great recipe for using leftover mashed potatoes and reducing food waste.
- For extra flavor, consider adding crumbled cooked bacon, fresh herbs like parsley or chives, or finely chopped vegetables such as bell peppers or spinach.
- These muffins reheat well in the microwave or oven, making them perfect for breakfast, lunchboxes, or as a side dish for dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
