French fries and tater tots, move over. These mashed potato puffs are so delicious and easy to make, you'll wonder why it took you so long to make them.
2 c. mashed potatoes (leftover mashed potatoes are great to use)
3 large eggs, beaten
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 c. bacon bits or 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/4 c. freshly chopped chives
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 t. granulated garlic
1/4 c. shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
Optional garnishes: sour cream, chives, crumbled bacon
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease muffin pans to hold 12 puffs.
Combine mashed potatoes, eggs, Cheddar cheese, bacon and chives; season with black pepper, to taste.
Fill each muffin cup evenly with potato mixture; sprinkle each cup with Parmesan cheese. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from oven; cool for 5 minutes.
Serve immediately with garnishes of choice.
Makes 12.
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