Description
Mashed Potato Cups are the perfect blend of comfort and creativity, featuring creamy mashed potatoes encased in a crispy, golden shell. These bite-sized delights are not only visually appealing but also customizable with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup bacon bits (optional)
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and chop potatoes into chunks. Place in a pot, cover with cold water, add salt, and boil until fork-tender (15-20 minutes).
- Drain and return potatoes to the pot. Add butter, heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mash until smooth.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and optional bacon bits.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin and spoon the mixture into each cup, filling high for peaks.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Garnish with green onions before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (70g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg