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.
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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, ¾ 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 ¼ 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.
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Do these freeze well after cooking?
Yes! To freeze, once the muffins are completely cooled, place them in a sealable plastic bag. When ready to serve, remove them from the bag and heat them in the microwave for 30 to 60 seconds until warmed through.
Very good – thanks for the recipe!
You are so welcome, Terry! I’m thrilled you enjoyed it!
Easy Peasy Recipe that is Very Yummy! I fan baked them at 190 celsius for 30 minutes, sprinkled on the extra grated cheese, then grilled them for a few more minutes… Delicious. I’ve already eaten 4!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
I just made them. Waiting 5 minutes. When you make food for one there’s always
fanatastic!!! I made large muffins….quantity 11 for dinner side…in the am quantity left .5
I didn’t know what to do with all the leftovers. This is great. Easy to do. Even my wife liked my cooking!!!
Woohoo! I’m thrilled you and your wife enjoyed the recipe, Stephen!
These were fabulous! I didn’t have fresh chives so used 1/2 tsp of onion powder instead. Thanks for the recipe!
You are so welcome, Christine! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
Yummy! I put mine is pretty silicone cupcake cups and then in the pan. Browned perfectly..no cleanup..perfect..will make again and again Thank you!
Awesome! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Marijean!
Yummy! I put mine is pretty silicone cupcake cups and then in the pan. Browned perfectly..no cleanup..perfect..will make again and again Thank you!
I put a mix of parmigiano reggiano and tasty cheddar, with finely chopped onion, fresh chili and some garlic powder. They were delicious with a bacon and egg breakfast.
YUM! So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Roland!
These are great!! It’s good to reinvent leftovers, because my kids don’t like leftovers. I’m glad I tried your recipe. Thank you!
You are so welcome, Nae! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
Can these be frozen?
Yes! To freeze, once the muffins are completely cooled place them in a sealable plastic bag. When ready to serve, remove them from the bag and heat them in the microwave for 30 to 60 seconds until warmed through.