Mashed Potato Bites

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I always make too many mashed potatoes.  I don't plan to, but it seems there is always some leftover that I never want to throw away.  So I try to be creative in how I use them the next day.  Sometimes I reheat them, other times I fry up some potato pancakes, and if I have enough leftover I use them for a casserole like Shepherds Pie.   But this time, I decided to bring out my cupcake tins and make up something clever.  These are absolutely delicious!  So creamy and buttery on the inside and slightly crisp on the outside.  They are just perfect with any meal! 

     Mashed Potato Bites

2 cups mashed potatoes  (or buy the ready made kind)

3 large eggs, beaten

1 cup grated Cheddar cheese

1/2 cup Parmesan

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon basil

1/2 teaspoon oregano

2 tablespoons sour cream 

Salt and freshly ground pepper

Scallions for garnish

Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray cupcake pan with butter flavored nonstick spray.  Or grease each cup well with butter.

In a large bowl, combine your mashed potatoes, eggs, cheddar cheese, Parmesan, garlic powder, basil, oregano, 2 tablespoons sour cream and salt & pepper to taste.

Using a small measuring cup, divide potato mixture evenly in the cupcake pan. You want to fill them just to the top.

Bake for about 25 minutes.  Then turn the oven to a low broil for a couple minutes, watching them carefully until they turn a golden brown on top. 

Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 5 minutes.  Then using a fork or spatula, carefully remove each potato bite from your cupcake pan.  Top with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle on some fresh or dried scallions.   Serve with any meal! 

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