Mashed Potato Cups Recipe
These Mashed Potato Cups are a delightful way to enjoy leftover mashed potatoes, baked with cheddar cheese, sour cream, and bacon for a tasty side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 potato cups 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Mashed Potato Cups:
- 3 cups mashed potatoes (leftover or freshly made)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped chives or green onions
- 1/4 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (optional)
- additional shredded cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes with cheddar cheese, sour cream, egg, garlic powder, salt, pepper, chives, and bacon (if using).
- Fill the muffin cups: Spoon the mixture into the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Top with extra cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and slightly crisp.
- Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes, then remove from the tin and serve warm.
Notes
- You can make these ahead and reheat in the oven.
- Try adding finely chopped cooked veggies like broccoli or bell pepper for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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