Cheesy Leftover Mashed Potato Muffins
Kelly Senyei
17
-
159 Comments
Turn your surplus spuds into the ultimate second-day snack with this quick and easy recipe for Cheesy Leftover Mashed Potato Muffins.
Leftovers lovers rejoice! Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes have finally met their match with a fork-free alternative: Cheesy Leftover Mashed Potato Muffins.
All you need is cheddar and chives to spin those spare spuds into something spectacular, as these muffins marry a crispy hash brown-inspired crust with a fluffy mashed potato middle.
Best of all, you can stir in any other ingredient extras, be it shredded turkey from your Thanksgiving feast or diced ham from surplus sandwich fixings. Load ’em up or keep ’em easy and cheesy in this clean-out-the-fridge favorite.
Craving more? Sign up for the Just a Taste newsletter for a fresh serving of content delivered every week to your inbox! And stay in touch on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram for all of the latest updates.
Cheesy Leftover Mashed Potato Muffins
Ingredients
- 3 cups leftover mashed potatoes (See Kelly’s Notes)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 3 Tablespoons chopped fresh chives, divided
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Grease a non-stick muffin pan with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, stir together the mashed potatoes, egg, 3/4 cup cheddar cheese and 2 tablespoons chopped chives. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Using an ice cream scoop, divide the potato mixture evenly into the prepared muffin pan, packing the potatoes down into each cup.
Bake the muffins for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and crisp around the edges. Remove the pan from the oven, top the muffins with the remaining 1/4 cup cheddar cheese and return them to the oven for 3 more minutes. Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
Transfer the muffins to a serving dish, top them with the remaining 1 tablespoon of chopped chives and serve immediately.
Kelly’s Notes:
When measuring leftover mashed potatoes, scoop and pack them into a measuring cup and then level it off.
All mashed potatoes will vary in thickness. If your mashed potatoes are thinner in consistency, add an additional egg to the mixture to thicken it.
Recipe by Kelly Senyei of Just a Taste. Please do not reprint this recipe without my permission. If you'd like to feature this recipe on your site, please rewrite the method of preparation and link to this post as the original source.
Categories: Recipes, Side Dishes, Snacks, Video Tutorials
FOLLOW JUST A TASTE ON INSTAGRAM and show us what you’re cooking in your kitchen! Use the hashtag #justatasterecipes.
You Might Also Like...
Banana and Nutella Stuffed French Toast
Whip up the ultimate breakfast indulgence with this quick and easy recipe for Banana and Nutella Stuffed French Toast. Remember the Banana Nut Pancakes I was eating by the …
Drunken Noodles with Chicken
Toss the takeout menus and whip up an easy 30-minute recipe for restaurant-worthy Drunken Noodles with Chicken. Noodles, chicken, veggies, and a sweet soy sauce join fo…
Pumpkin Turkey Chili
Celebrate all things fall with a healthy, hearty recipe for Pumpkin Turkey Chili that takes just 20 minutes to prep. The only proper way to usher in the month of October is…
Simple Skillet Cornbread
Skip the box mixes and preheat your oven for the ultimate recipe for Simple Skillet Cornbread. Cornbread and I go way back to my elementary school days, when my mom, No…
Chocolate Halloween Pretzels
Add a spooky sweet to your fright night feast with an eye-catching recipe for Chocolate Halloween Pretzels! It doesn't get much more simple than chocolate-dipped pretzels, …
The Ultimate Biscuit Breakfast Sandwich
Whip up the perfect morning meal with a family favorite recipe for The Ultimate Biscuit Breakfast Sandwich. Fried eggs, smashed avocado, juicy tomato, peppery arugula, …
Comments
Post a reply