Description
These Mashed Potato Cups are a delightful and savory appetizer or side dish featuring creamy mashed potatoes mixed with cheddar cheese, green onions, and optional chopped meat. Baked until golden and crispy on the edges, they offer a comforting and flavorful bite perfect for gatherings or family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Dairy
- 3 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Extras
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped meat (optional)
Seasoning and Preparation
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray for greasing muffin tin
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a muffin tin with olive oil spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the cups.
- Boil Potatoes: In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the diced potatoes and cook for 10-12 minutes until they are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Drain and Mash: Drain the cooked potatoes thoroughly and return them to the pot. Mash the potatoes until they become smooth with no lumps.
- Add Butter, Milk, and Seasoning: Stir in the butter and milk into the mashed potatoes until creamy. Season the mixture with salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
- Mix in Cheese, Onions, and Meat: Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, and optional chopped meat to add flavor and texture to the mashed potato mixture.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the mashed potato mixture into the greased muffin tin cavities. Press down gently to shape them into cups with slightly raised edges.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges of the mashed potato cups turn golden brown and crispy.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the cups cool for a few minutes. Carefully remove each cup from the tin and serve warm as a delicious appetizer or side dish.
Notes
- Use russet potatoes for a fluffy mashed potato texture that crisps well when baked.
- You can customize the meat ingredient—bacon, ham, or cooked sausage work great.
- For extra crispiness, sprinkle a little extra shredded cheese on top before baking.
- These cups can be made ahead and reheated in the oven for convenience.
- To make this dish vegetarian, simply omit the meat.
