🧀 Cheesy Mashed Potato Muffins with Eggs
⭐️ Ingredients (Makes 12 muffins):
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2 cups mashed potatoes (leftovers work great)
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or any cheese you like)
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¼ cup milk
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2 green onions, finely chopped (optional)
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
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4 large eggs
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½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon or diced ham (optional)
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Butter or oil spray (for greasing muffin tin)
🧁 Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
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Preheat to 375°F (190°C).
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Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with butter or cooking spray.
2. Make the Potato Base:
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In a large bowl, mix the mashed potatoes, cheese, milk, green onions, garlic powder, and salt & pepper.
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Mix until well combined and smooth.
3. Add the Eggs:
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Lightly beat the eggs in a separate bowl.
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Add eggs to the potato mixture and mix until fully combined.
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Stir in cooked bacon or ham if using.
4. Scoop into Muffin Tin:
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Spoon the mixture evenly into the 12 muffin cups.
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Optional: Sprinkle extra cheese or a pinch of paprika on top for color.
5. Bake:
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Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until muffins are set and golden on top.
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Let cool slightly before removing from the tin.
🥄 Serving Suggestions:
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Great for breakfast, brunch, or a savory snack.
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Serve with sour cream, hot sauce, or a simple salad.
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Freeze extras for easy meal prep—just reheat in the microwave or oven!
Would you like a vegetarian, low-carb, or dairy-free variation of this recipe?