Description
Creamy cheesy baked potato cups offer a delightful twist on classic potato dishes. Simple ingredients and quick preparation make these cups perfect for breakfast or appetizers. Enjoy crispy edges and melted cheese that complement each bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 cups (592.5 ml) mashed potatoes, at room temperature
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 6 tbsps (90 ml) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsps baking powder
- 0.5–0.75 tsp salt, to taste
- Freshly ground pepper
- 0.25 cup (60 ml) milk
- 2–3 tbsps (30–45 ml) butter, melted, plus more for brushing the pan
- 0.25 cup (60 ml) sour cream (or substitute with plain yogurt, additional milk, or light cream)
- 0.33 cup (79 ml) diced green onion (optional)
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Whisk cooled mashed potatoes with milk and eggs until smooth, creating a uniform base for the potato cups.
- Flavor Enhancement: Incorporate melted butter, sour cream, and seasonings, stirring to develop a rich, creamy texture with balanced flavors.
- Cheese and Herb Integration: Gently fold shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions into the potato mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Dry Ingredient Incorporation: Gradually mix flour and baking powder into the potato blend, maintaining a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Muffin Tin Setup: Generously coat a 12-cup muffin tin with melted butter, then evenly distribute the potato mixture into each cavity.
- Baking Process: Place the muffin tin in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C), baking for 40-45 minutes until the tops turn golden-brown and crispy with a set interior.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow potato cups to rest briefly, then carefully remove from the tin, serving immediately for optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Cool Potato Mixture: Let mashed potatoes reach room temperature before mixing to prevent scrambling eggs and ensure smooth blending.
- Butter Coating Trick: Generously grease muffin tin with melted butter for effortless potato cup removal and crispy golden edges.
- Consistent Texture: Whisk ingredients thoroughly and fold gently to maintain a silky, lump-free potato mixture without overmixing.
- Baking Precision: Watch potato cups carefully during the 40-45 minute baking time, looking for a golden-brown top and set interior for perfect results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 158
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 295 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 73 mg