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Leftover Mashed Potato Muffins Recipe

Leftover Mashed Potato Muffins Recipe

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  • Author: Mia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins
  • Category: Snack/Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Leftover Mashed Potato Muffins are a delicious and convenient way to repurpose mashed potatoes into a delightful snack or side. Packed with spinach, cheddar cheese, and green onions, these savory muffins are perfect for any time of day.


Ingredients

Scale

Eggs:

  • 2 large eggs

Leftover Mashed Potatoes:

  • 3.5 cups

Spinach:

  • 1 cup, finely chopped

Sharp Cheddar Cheese:

  • 1 cup

Salt:

  • as needed

Black Pepper:

  • 1/4 teaspoon

Green Onions:

  • 1/4 cup, finely chopped

Mozzarella Cheese for topping:

  • 1/4 cup

Sour Cream for topping:

  • optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease the muffin pan with cooking spray or butter. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the egg mixture: Beat the eggs until combined. Add eggs, spinach, green onions, salt, pepper, and cheddar cheese to mashed potatoes. Mix well.
  3. Fill the muffin tin: Scoop the potato-egg mixture into the greased muffin tin until cups are a little over 3/4 full. Smooth out the top.
  4. Bake: Bake for 25-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. Add cheese topping: Sprinkle each muffin with mozzarella or cheddar cheese. Bake for an additional 2 minutes until melted.
  6. Cool and serve: Let muffins cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before serving with sour cream and green onions.

Notes

  • Variations: Add shredded carrots, broccoli for different flavors.
  • If no leftover mashed potatoes, use 2 medium-sized Idaho® potatoes to make mashed potatoes.
  • Tips: Properly grease muffin pans to prevent sticking. Check muffins around 25-35 minutes for doneness.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 13g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg