Best Cheesy Mashed Potato Cups Recipes

CHEESY MASHED POTATO CUPS

Cheesy Mashed Potato Cups image

I double this mashed potato recipe for an extra batch to freeze. It's a nice alternative to the standard potatoes or rice. -Jill Hancock, Nashua, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 2 pans (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3-1/2 pounds cubed peeled potatoes
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/3 cups plus 2 tablespoons shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes

Steps:

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. , In a large bowl, mash potatoes, milk, butter, salt and pepper until smooth. Stir in 1-1/3 cups cheese. Grease two 6-portion muffin pans; divide potato mixture between pans. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; top with parsley. , Cover and freeze one pan for up to 3 months. Bake the remaining pan, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted., To use frozen potato cups: Thaw in the refrigerator. Bake as directed.

Nutrition Facts :

CHEESY LEFTOVER MASHED POTATO CUPS RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Cheesy Leftover Mashed Potato Cups Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by lorik

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

Makes 12 to 24 puffs, depending the size of the pan used
2 cups mashed potatoes
3 large eggs, beaten
1 cup grated cheese such as Parmesan or Gruyere, divided
1/4 cup minced chives
1/4 cup diced cooked bacon or ham, optional
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Sour cream, to serve

Steps:

Heat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease the cups of a mini-muffin tin. Whisk together the mashed potatoes, the eggs, 3/4 cup of cheese, the chives, and ham. Season, if necessary, with salt and pepper. The seasoning will depend on how seasoned your mashed potatoes were to begin with. Mound a spoonful of the mixture in each muffin cup. Sprinkle the tops with the remaining 1/4 cup of grated cheese. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the potato cups are set, browned on top, and hot through. Let cool for about 5 minutes in the pan, then use a spoon or knife to gently release them from the pan. Serve immediately with dollops of sour cream, if desired. Make-Ahead Notes: You can bake these and refrigerate for up to 3 days. To reheat and re-crisp: arrange the puffs on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F for about 15 minutes (depending on size). I assume these also freeze well, but I haven't experimented with this yet myself. If I froze them, I would thaw overnight in the refrigerator then follow the reheating instructions above. More Flavoring Ideas for Mashed Potato Puffs: Loaded Baked Potato: Cheddar cheese, cooked bacon, chopped green onions, served with sour cream and chives Curried Potato Puffs: 1 teaspoon curry powder (or to taste), chopped red onion, chopped jalapeño pepper, served with yogurt and cucumber. Goat Cheese & Spinach: Fine chopped spinach, minced garlic, crumbled goat cheese. Italian-Inspired: Finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, chopped basil, finely chopped shallots, served with a smear of tomato sauce.