My kids LOVE the cheesy surprise in these Cheese Stuffed Mashed Potato Puffs! Leftover mashed potatoes make these SO easy (or use fresh!) — perfect make ahead side or appetizer for holiday gatherings.
First off, I want to apologize for my use of the word “holiday” in the description above.
I did it purely for those of you who will be searching for holiday recipes in the future, so that if you’re looking for a great make ahead holiday side, you will actually be able to find it. Later.
But, there’s nothing wrong with enjoying these creamy, fluffy, cheesy bites, on a regular basis, spring, summer, fall and winter.
Second, I know I am a horrible nail-painter. Now we can just leave that alone, right?
I thought these would be a super fun recipe to make with the kiddos — well, my 4 year old anyway. I know for a fact that if my 18 month old was helping with these no cheese would have been stuffed into the potato puffs. They would have all been stuffed right into her mouth.
My kids have a thing with cheese. Do all kids? Or is it just mine? It borders on an unhealthy obsession. If they see cheese — anywhere — you won’t get them to eat anything else. “Cheese” was one of the first words for both of our daughters. So I knew that they would love these potato puffs!
And anything make ahead that can make leftovers new again? That’s creamy, and comforting and cheesy? Well that’s a win in my books.
You can absolutely use freshly mashed potatoes, and that is what I did in this recipe, with a bag of perfectly creaming Blushing Belles from The Little Potato Company. But the recipe is perfect for using up those — dare I say it again? — holiday leftovers. You will just adjust your seasonings to your tastes before adding the eggs!
I was also super excited to see my grocery store carrying the Chilean Splash! Have you tried them yet? I can’t wait!
This recipe was created as part of my ambassadorship with The Little Potato Company — thank you for supporting the brands that help me bring you allllllll the delicious things!
Recipe adapted from The Kitchn.
Cheese Stuffed Mashed Potato Puffs
written by Ashley Fehr
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Little Potatoes
- 3/4 cup chicken broth or milk
- salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 3 eggs
- 12 1 cm cubes of cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Green onions for garnish as desired
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook potatoes until tender, about 12-15 minutes.
- Mash with chicken broth, season with salt and pepper, Italian herbs and garlic. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary. (*NOTE: if using leftover mashed potatoes, you will likely skip straight to the next step). Let cool.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and lightly grease a metal muffin pan (I made some in a silicone pan, but they do not brown the same way!).
- Stir in eggs until completely combined. Spoon enough into each of the 12 muffin cups to cover the bottom. Place one cube of cheese in the center of each (don’t push down!) muffin cup. Cover with enough potatoes to hide the cube of cheese. Sprinkle the tops with remaining cheese.
- Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 min until lightly browned. Let cool for 3-4 minutes before removing from the pan. Serve with sliced green onions as desired.
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kesha says
My favorite potato dis is potato salad!
Starla says
Those look so delicious and I must try those ASAP! I would love to say all potato dishes but if I had to choose just one I would say scalloped potatoes- yum!
Piroska says
My favourite is Scalloped Potatoes. Love them!!
CrazyNana says
I love twice-baked potatoes, any combination will do. They’re so convenient to prepare for company.
Amber Y says
I love baked scalloped potatoes with onions and lots and lots of cheese!
Carol G says
I love love augartin potatoes!!!!
Candice says
I love cheesy tater tot casserole. Yum!
Anne Taylor says
My grandmother’s potato pancakes were amazing!
Liz S. says
My favorite potato dish of all time is roasted fingerling potatoes with rosemary.
Melissa R says
I love oven-roasted potatoes – I toss them in olive oil and add salt, pepper, garlic and fresh herbs, and it always turns out wonderful.
D. Roach says
Only bad thing in my house is that my 11 year old does not like cheese at all. Not mac and cheese, grilled cheese or cheese on pizza. But now that I think about it, I can make these and eat them all before my husband gets home. haha
Deb says
Tater Tots, homemade or store bought, they are ALWAYS welcome on my table!
Courtney says
I LOVE Scalloped Potatoes!
Christy E says
yum sound good! My favorite is potato salad! thank you 🙂
Jenn says
My favourite potato dish of all time is garlic herb & parmesan roasted red potatoes.
Michelle says
Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoe Casserole
Florence Cochrane says
I love potato salad.
Jana Liu says
super cheesy scallop potatoes!!
Monique L.S. says
A friend of the family makes cheesy potatoes, and they are phenomenal. It is small diced potato probably mixed with sour cream, smothered in cheese. I don’t know what else goes in there, but it is delicious.
Other than that it would be garlic mashed potatoes.
Jessica says
HOW is a person supposed to pick just *one* favorite potato dish?!? I really love good, homemade mashed potatoes made with sour cream. I also love loaded baked potatoes with broccoli and homemade cheddar sauce (using a really good SHARP cheddar!).