Description
Savory mashed potato cups bring comfort and elegance to classic side dishes, offering a delightful twist on traditional potato preparation. Crispy edges and creamy centers make these individual portions perfect for gatherings where you can impress guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (473 ml) mashed potatoes (leftover or freshly made)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (236 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (118 ml) sour cream
- ½ cup (118 ml) cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
- ¼ cup (59 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup (59 ml) green onions or chives, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp melted butter (for greasing)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Extra cheese
- Chopped green onions or chives
- A dollop of sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare Base: Create a crispy foundation by blending panko bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and melted butter. Press mixture firmly into each muffin cup, forming a golden crust.
- Craft Potato Filling: Combine mashed potatoes with sour cream, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, crumbled bacon, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and green onions. Mix ingredients thoroughly until uniform in consistency.
- Assemble Potato Cups: Layer the creamy potato mixture atop the prepared bread crumb base, filling each muffin cup generously. Optional: Sprinkle additional cheese and bacon on top for extra flavor complexity.
- Bake to Perfection: Transfer muffin tin to a preheated 375F (190C) oven. Roast for 20-25 minutes until potato cups develop a golden, crispy exterior and edges turn delightfully crunchy.
- Finish and Serve: Rest potato cups in the tin for 5 minutes to set. Carefully extract using a knife. Garnish with fresh green onions, extra cheese, or a dollop of sour cream for a luxurious touch.
Notes
- Ensure mashed potatoes are smooth and not too watery to help cups hold their shape during baking.
- Thoroughly grease muffin tin or use parchment paper liners for easy removal of potato cups.
- Don’t overmix ingredients; gently combine to maintain potato texture and prevent dense, heavy cups.
- Swap bacon for vegetarian bacon bits, use gluten-free breadcrumbs, or substitute low-fat cheese for healthier version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg