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Mashed Potato Muffins are a creative and delicious way to transform leftover mashed potatoes into a savory, soft, and flavorful treat. These muffins are the perfect side dish for dinner, brunch, or even as a snack. With a light, fluffy texture and a hint of garlic and cheese, they make an ideal accompaniment to meats, soups, or stews. Best of all, they’re easy to make and require simple ingredients.
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Recipe Overview:
Yield: 12 muffins
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Total Time: 30-35 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients:
For the Muffins:
1 1/2 cups mashed potatoes (preferably cold or at room temperature)
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional, for extra flavor)
1/2 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite cheese)
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1 tablespoon fresh parsley or chives, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Equipment:
Muffin tin (12-cup)
Mixing bowls
Whisk or spoon for mixing
Measuring cups and spoons
Fork or potato masher (for mashed potatoes)
Pastry brush (optional for greasing the muffin tin)
Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or lightly butter it. You can also use paper liners if you prefer.
Step 2: Prepare the Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, milk, melted butter, and egg. Whisk them together until smooth and well combined. The mashed potatoes should be at room temperature or slightly warm to ensure they blend well with the other ingredients.
Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and any optional seasonings like garlic powder or onion powder. These dry ingredients will help the muffins rise and create a light, fluffy texture.
Step 4: Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mashed potato mixture, stirring gently with a spatula or spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to dense muffins. The batter should be thick and slightly lumpy.
Step 5: Add Cheese
Stir in the shredded cheese. If you’re using a mild cheese like mozzarella, it will melt and give a wonderful gooey texture inside the muffin, while cheddar will add a rich flavor. Feel free to use a combination of cheeses if you prefer.
Step 6: Scoop into Muffin Tin
Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, evenly distribute the muffin batter into the prepared muffin tin. Fill each cup about 2/3 full to give the muffins room to rise.
Step 7: Bake
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