Ingredients
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- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups mashed potatoes, at room temperature
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Sour cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together the mashed potatoes and beaten eggs until smooth.
- Fold in 3/4 cup of Monterey Jack cheese and chopped chives, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a mini muffin tin.
- Portion the mixture into the muffin tin, filling nearly to the top.
- Top each puff with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Cool for 5 minutes, then gently remove from the tin.
- Serve warm, garnished with chives and sour cream if desired.
Notes
Ensure mashed potatoes are at room temperature for even mixing.
Don’t overfill the muffin tin to prevent overflow during baking.
Experiment with different cheese varieties for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg