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.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Want to save this recipe?
Create an account easily save your favorite content, so you never forget a recipe again.
Tried this recipe?
Tag @thereciperebel or hashtag #thereciperebel —
I love to see what you’re making!
Tag @thereciperebel
Rene Nortz says
Can you give me an approximate amount of leftover mashed potatoes that can be used in place of making fresh? Thanks, these look great.
Sarah says
I’m a big fan of most potato dishes, but my favourite is mashed potatoes with gravy. 🙂 Thanks!
Jennai says
I like potatoes cooked ANY way. I especially like scalloped potatoes with lots of cheese, though.
Darlene Demell says
I absolutely love potatoes sliced up with onion and mushrooms, carrots salt and pepper and butter wrapped in foil and done on a bbq or in the oven. Makes my mouth water just talking about them.
Glenda Wells says
My family has been making potato cakes (skillet method) forever. YUM! Your recipe sounds DELICIOUS!!
amanda whitley says
i love shepards pie. i make it weekly in my house!
Christy Maurer says
I love potatoes ALL ways! I do love cheesy hashbrown potatoes a lot.
Sarah De Diego says
Do french fries count as a potato dish? Well, they are in my house.
I’m definitely going to try your recipe and add some green onions from my garden and some crumbled bacon. i can’t wait for dinner time!
Besos, Sarah
Journeys of The Zoo
Julie bolduc says
My favorite of all time is scalloped potatoes
Dandi D says
My favorite potato dish is homemade tater tots!
Jessica M Walker says
Love anything potatoes, my favourite is baked potato
Pat W says
Scalloped potatoes
Rebby Roberts says
I love roasted baby potatoes smothered in butter, sour cream and chives!
Jeffrey says
I make a deep dish pizza that’s a twist on potato skins. I place the dough in a pan, add mashed potatoes (I like to leave them somewhat lumpy, rustic sort of speak) and top them with caramelized onions, bacon, roasted garlic and smoked cheddar. I serve it with a side of salsa.
Paula Ritchie says
I favourite potato dish is potato Au Gratin
pam says
My fave potato dish of all time is potato pancakes.
Susan Christy says
Parmesan Potato Rounds is a recipes I’ve been making for years and a family favorite.
Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard says
we love baked potatoes drizzled with olive oil and spices
Liv says
I love twice baked potato casserole