✨ Crispy Potato Muffin Cups ✨
The ultimate way to upgrade mashed potatoes! Golden, crispy edges with a creamy center—perfect as a side dish or appetizer. Customize with your favorite mix-ins!
🥔 Ingredients (Makes 12 cups)
Base:
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4 cups mashed potatoes (leftover or fresh)
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2 tbsp butter (for mixing)
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1/4 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
Mix-In Ideas (Pick 1-2):
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Cheesy: 1/2 cup shredded cheddar + 2 tbsp Parmesan
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Bacon & Chive: 1/3 cup cooked bacon + 2 tbsp chopped chives
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Garlic Herb: 2 minced garlic cloves + 1 tbsp rosemary
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Loaded: Sour cream, green onions, and crumbled bacon
Topping:
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2 tbsp melted butter or olive oil (for brushing)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin generously.
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Mix mashed potatoes with butter, salt, and your chosen add-ins (cheese, bacon, etc.).
2️⃣ Fill & Shape:
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Spoon potato mixture into muffin cups, pressing down lightly.
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Run a fork over the tops to create ridges (for extra crispiness!).
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Brush with melted butter or oil.
3️⃣ Bake:
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Bake 25-30 mins until tops are golden and edges are crispy.
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Let cool 5 mins, then gently loosen with a knife.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
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Appetizer: Top with sour cream and chives.
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Side Dish: Serve with roast chicken or steak.
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Brunch: Add a poached egg on top!
💡 Pro Tips
✅ Crispiest results: Use a metal muffin tin (not silicone).
✅ Make ahead: Assemble unbaked and refrigerate overnight.
✅ Extra flavor: Sprinkle with breadcrumbs before baking.
🌟 Why This Works
✨ Transforms boring leftovers into something special.
✨ Portion-controlled and fun to eat.
✨ Endlessly customizable—kids and adults love them!
Try it with sweet potatoes too! 😍
Need a dairy-free version or air fryer method? Ask below!