Best 6 Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs Recipes

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Feast your taste buds on a delightful culinary adventure with Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs, a symphony of flavors that blend the comforting warmth of mashed potatoes with the gooey indulgence of melted cheese. These bite-sized morsels are a perfect appetizer, side dish, or even a main course when paired with your favorite protein. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create these crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside potato puffs that will be the star of any gathering. From the classic Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs to tantalizing variations like Bacon and Cheddar, Spinach and Feta, and Jalapeño Popper, this article offers a collection of recipes that cater to every palate. So, embark on a delightful journey of taste and texture as you explore the world of Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESY POTATO PUFFS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 52m

Yield 16 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ Cup Unsalted butter, or 1 stick
½ Cup Whole milk
½ Cup Sour cream
1 Cup Flour
4 Eggs, divided
2 Cups Shredded cheddar cheese *
2 Cups Ore-Ida® Potatoes O'Brien With Onions and Peppers
1 Teaspoon Salt
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Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Coat two large baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.
  • 2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, milk and sour cream, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until a full boil is reached. Add the flour all at once and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon, until dough mixture pulls away from the sides of saucepan and forms a ball. Continue to cook for another minute or until excess moisture is gone, stirring constantly. Transfer to a large bowl and cool for 5 minutes.
  • 3. Beat in eggs one at a time by hand or with an electric mixer on low speed, making sure each egg is fully incorporated into the dough before adding the next egg. Beat the dough until it is shiny and smooth. Stir in cheese, Potatoes and salt, and mix well. Drop a tablespoon of dough at a time onto baking sheets, about 1-½ inch apart.
  • 4. Bake uncovered for 28 to 32 minutes, or until golden brown and firm to the touch. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CHEESE POTATO PUFF



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I enjoy entertaining and always look for recipes that can be made ahead of time. I got this comforting potato recipe from my mother-in-law. It's wonderful because I can prepare it the night before. It contains basic ingredients that everyone loves like milk and cheddar cheese. -Beverly Templeton, Garner, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 medium potatoes, peeled (about 5 pounds)
1 teaspoon salt, divided
3/4 cup butter, cubed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup whole milk
2 large eggs, beaten
Minced chives, optional

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large kettle; cover with water. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook until tender. Drain; mash potatoes until smooth. , In a large saucepan, cook and stir the butter, cheese, milk and remaining salt until smooth. Stir into potatoes; fold in eggs. Pour into a greased 3-qt. baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40 minutes or until puffy and golden brown. Sprinkle with chives if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 22g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 540mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

FAT RASCALS (POTATO CHEESE PUFFS)



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This is an all-time favorite Saturday night snack at our house. I'd always made potato patties with any leftover mashed potatoes that I had, but when I came across Fat Rascals they sounded like a delicious variation. Now my family deliberately leaves some mashed potatoes in the bowl during dinner just so that I can make this treat the next day!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield about 24 puffs.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups shredded American or cheddar cheese
1 cup mashed potatoes
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup whole milk
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. Combine the cheese, mashed potatoes, eggs and milk, add to dry ingredients., In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat 2 in. of oil to 375°. Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 1-1/2 minutes on each side. Serve immediately. ,

Nutrition Facts :

CHEESY MASHED POTATO PUFFS



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This is a great way to use up leftovers from Thanksgiving or Christmas. Can be a great side dish for dinner or even breakfast.

Provided by Robyn Bruce

Categories     Potatoes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 c mashed potatoes
3 large eggs, beaten
1 c grated cheese such as parmesan or gruyere, divided
1/4 c minced chives
1/4 c diced cooked ham or bacon (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
sour cream, to serve

Steps:

  • 1. Heat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease the cups of a mini-muffin tin.
  • 2. Whisk together the mashed potatoes, the eggs, 3/4 cup of cheese, the chives, and ham. Season, if necessary, with salt and pepper. The seasoning will depend on how seasoned your mashed potatoes were to begin with.
  • 3. Mound a spoonful of the mixture in each muffin cup. Sprinkle the tops with the remaining 1/4 cup of grated cheese.
  • 4. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the potato cups are set, browned on top, and heated through. Let cool for about 5 minutes in the pan, then use a spoon or knife to gently release them from the pan. Serve immediately with dollops of sour cream, if desired.
  • 5. Make-Ahead Notes You can bake these and refrigerate for up to 3 days. To reheat and re-crisp: arrange the puffs on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F for about 15 minutes (depending on size). I assume these also freeze well, but I haven't experimented with this yet myself. If I froze them, I would thaw overnight in the refrigerator then follow the reheating instructions above.
  • 6. More Flavoring Ideas for Mashed Potato Puffs Loaded Baked Potato: Cheddar cheese, cooked bacon, chopped green onions, served with sour cream and chives Curried Potato Puffs: 1 teaspoon curry powder (or to taste), chopped red onion, chopped jalapeño pepper, served with yogurt and cucumber. Goat Cheese & Spinach: Fine chopped spinach, minced garlic, crumbled goat cheese. Italian-Inspired: Finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, chopped basil, finely chopped shallots, served with a smear of tomato sauce.

CHEESY MASHED POTATO PUFFS



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Great for left over mashed potatoes Variation Ideas Loaded baked potato puffs use cheddar cheese, bacon and serve with sour cream Curried potato puff. Add 1 tsp. curry powder, chopped red onion, chopped jalapeno pepper and serve with yogurt and cucumber

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Potatoes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 c mashed potatoes
3 large eggs beaten
1 c grated parmesan cheese
1/4 c minced chives
1/4 c cooked bacon or ham
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven 400 degrees and grease a muffin pan.
  • 2. Whisk all the ingredients together and spoon into the muffin pan.
  • 3. Bake for 20 minutes until browned and set.

CRISPY CHEDDAR MASHED POTATO PUFFS



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Battered, deep-fried mashed potato puffs with bacon and a cube of Cheddar inside. Serve with chive sour cream.

Provided by Borden® Cheese

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Borden Cheese

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

¾ cup sour cream, divided
1 teaspoon finely chopped chives or green onions
8 ounces Borden® Medium Cheddar Cheese Chunk, divided
2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons Borden® Butter
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon seasoned salt
⅛ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon salt
15 bacon strips, cooked crisp and crumbled
1 cup beer batter dry mix
Oil, as needed for frying

Steps:

  • MIX 1/2 cup sour cream and chopped chives together in a small bowl. Refrigerate.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Shred 1/2 of cheese to make about 1 cup of shreds. Divide shreds into 8 piles, about 2-inches apart, on a silicone baking mat or parchment paper lined cookie sheet and bake about 5 minutes or until cheese melts and becomes crisp. Let cool 5 minutes and remove from baking sheet. Reduce oven temperature to 180 degrees F.
  • Cut the remaining 4 oz. cheese into 8 1/2-inch cubes. Form balls of mashed potato mixture, using an ice cream scoop. Make a small hole in center of each potato ball and fill with one cube Borden® Cheese. Cover with additional mashed potato so cheese is hidden inside. Refrigerate until ready to fry.
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat to 375 degrees F. Prepare beer batter according to package directions; dip each mashed potato ball into batter, and deep-fry for about 5 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oil, and drain on paper towel. Reheat oil to 375 degrees F between batches. Keep potato puffs warm in the holding oven.
  • Place potato puff on a plate; top with dollop of chive cream, a few chives and the Cheddar crisp. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 778.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42.8 g, Cholesterol 133.2 mg, Fat 44.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 26.8 g, Sodium 2330.5 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

Tips:

  • To ensure creamy mashed potatoes, boil them in salted water until they are fork-tender, approximately 15-20 minutes. Drain the potatoes well and return them to the pot over low heat to dry out any excess moisture.
  • Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or ricer until smooth and creamy. Avoid over-mashing, as this can make the potatoes gummy.
  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of butter, cream cheese, and sour cream to create a creamy base for the mashed potatoes.
  • Season the mashed potatoes generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as chives, parsley, or thyme.
  • To make the potato puffs crispy, coat them in a mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and paprika before baking.
  • Bake the potato puffs in a preheated oven at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve the potato puffs hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ketchup, ranch dressing, or barbecue sauce.

Conclusion:

These cheesy mashed potato puffs are the perfect comfort food. They are creamy, cheesy, and crispy, and they are sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these delicious potato puffs that will impress your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a fun and easy appetizer or side dish, give these cheesy mashed potato puffs a try!

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