Mashed potato cupcakes are a delightful combination of savory, fluffy, and cheesy goodness. They are an excellent way to use up leftover mashed potatoes and make for a great snack or lunch idea, especially for kids.
When you think of “cupcakes,” sweet desserts often come to mind. However, cupcakes can also be savory! These mashed potato cupcakes might sound unusual, but they are surprisingly tasty and incredibly easy to make.
These cupcakes serve as a perfect side dish or snack you can enjoy at any time. If you have an abundance of mashed potatoes from holiday dinners and are unsure how to use them, baking them into cupcakes is the way to go! Their light and fluffy texture will have you coming back for more.
So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive into this super simple recipe!
Mashed Potato Cupcakes: The Recipe
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 6 cupcakes
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups of mashed potatoes
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp green onion, chopped
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tbsp cornflour
- ¼ tsp red chili flakes
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Black pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste
Directions:
- In a large bowl, crack the egg and whisk until the yolk and white are combined.
- Add sour cream and whisk until smooth.
- Incorporate mashed potatoes, green onion, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and cornflour. Mix well using a spatula.
- Season with red chili flakes, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until combined.
- Prepare a muffin tin by brushing it with melted butter.
- Scoop the potato mixture into each muffin well, leaving about ½ inch of space at the top.
- Place the muffin tin in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 30 minutes.
- When the time is up, take the tin out and insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean. If not, return it to the oven for an additional five minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
- Once cooked, allow the cupcakes to sit for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack or serving them with sour cream and chives. Enjoy!
Variation Ideas:
You can customize these cupcakes by adding:
- Ham: Incorporate chopped deli ham pieces into the mixture.
- Leftover chicken: Add shredded leftover chicken to make cute little cupcakes from holiday dinners.
- Spinach: For some leafy greens, chop baby spinach and mix it into the cupcake batter.
- Mushrooms: Sauté mushrooms, let them cool, and add them to the mixture.
- Carrots: Shredded carrots can also be added to give these cupcakes a pop of color.
