Creamy Baked Cheese & Potato Muffins
📝 Ingredients
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2 cups mashed potatoes (fresh or leftover)
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1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
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¼ cup parmesan cheese
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2 eggs
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¼ cup milk or cream
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2 tbsp butter, melted
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1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tbsp fresh thyme or parsley, chopped
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Extra cheese for topping
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Grease a muffin tin well.
2️⃣ Make the mixture
In a bowl combine:
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mashed potatoes
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shredded cheese
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parmesan
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eggs
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milk or cream
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melted butter
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garlic
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salt and pepper
Mix until smooth and creamy.
3️⃣ Fill muffin pan
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Spoon the mixture into the muffin cups (about ¾ full).
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Sprinkle extra cheese on top.
4️⃣ Bake
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Bake for 20–25 minutes until the tops are golden and slightly crispy.
5️⃣ Rest and serve
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Let them cool 5 minutes before removing from the pan.
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Garnish with fresh thyme like in the picture.
✅ Serving Ideas
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Serve with sour cream or garlic yogurt dip.
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Add bacon bits or ham for extra flavor.
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Mix in spinach or green onions.
⭐ Tip for the creamy center:
Use warm mashed potatoes and full-fat cheese for the soft texture shown in the picture.
If you want, I can also give you:
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A 3-ingredient version of these potato muffins
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Air fryer version
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Restaurant-style ultra creamy cheese potato cups.