Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs

Ingredients

• 1 cup Instant Mashed Potato Mix (dry mix, plain flavor)
• 1/2 cup Hot Milk (heated until steaming)
• 1/2 cup Boiling Water (freshly boiled)
• 2 Large Eggs (room temperature)
• 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded, sharp preferred)
• 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
• 2 tablespoons Green Onions (thinly sliced)
• 1/4 cup Milk (extra, for batter richness)
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (softened)
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1/8 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (optional for heat)
• 1/4 teaspoon Paprika
• 1/4 cup Additional Cheddar Cheese (for topping)

Instructions

1. Prepare Instant Mashed Potatoes

   Combine 1 cup instant mashed potato mix with 1/2 cup hot milk and 1/2 cup boiling water in a mixing bowl. Stir until smooth and let sit for 2 minutes to thicken.

   Time: PT5M

2. Add Egg and Cheese Mixture

   Crack 2 eggs into the potato base. Add 1 cup shredded cheddar, 1/2 cup grated parmesan, 2 tbsp sliced green onions, 1/4 cup extra milk, 2 tbsp softened butter, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/8 tsp cayenne, and 1/4 tsp paprika. Mix thoroughly until fully incorporated.

   Time: PT5M

3. Rest the Batter

   Cover the bowl and let the batter rest for 10 minutes while you grease the muffin tin and preheat the oven.

   Time: PT10M

4. Preheat Oven and Grease Tin

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease each cup of the muffin tin with butter or non‑stick spray.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 400°F

5. Fill Muffin Cups

   Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup cheddar on top of each puff.

   Time: PT5M

6. Bake

   Place the tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20‑25 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

   Time: PT22M

   Temperature: 400°F

7. Cool and Serve

   Remove the tin from the oven, let the puffs cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

210

Protein

8g

Carbohydrates

20g

Fat

12g

Fiber

1g