Description
Delicious and creamy mashed potato cups baked to golden perfection, featuring tender russet potatoes mixed with butter, milk, cheddar cheese, green onions, and optional chopped meat. These bite-sized potato cups make a perfect side dish or appetizer that’s crispy on the edges and soft on the inside.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Base
- 3 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Mix-ins
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped meat (optional)
For Greasing
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin with olive oil spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook Potatoes: Bring water to a boil in a large pot and add the diced potatoes. Cook for 10-12 minutes until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Drain and Mash: Drain the cooked potatoes thoroughly and return them to the pot. Mash the potatoes until smooth and free of lumps.
- Add Butter and Milk: Stir in the butter and milk gradually until the mixture reaches a creamy and smooth consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix in Cheese and Extras: Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, and chopped meat if using, ensuring even distribution throughout the mashed potatoes.
- Form Cups: Spoon the mashed potato mixture into the greased muffin tin cavities, pressing down gently to create cup shapes with slightly raised edges.
- Bake: Bake the cups in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and become crispy.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the potato cups to cool for a few minutes in the tin before carefully removing them. Serve warm as a delightful side or appetizer.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the chopped meat.
- You can substitute milk with cream or a dairy-free alternative for different textures.
- Try adding herbs like parsley or chives for additional flavor.
- Leftover mashed potato cups can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven to retain crispiness.
- Use a non-stick muffin tin or ensure thorough greasing to prevent sticking.
