Description
Mashed Potato Cups are a delightful twist on classic comfort food, turning creamy mashed potatoes into irresistible, bite-sized treats. These golden cups are filled with buttery potatoes, melted cheese, and crispy bacon bits, making them perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings, they promise to be a hit at any table. Serve them warm and watch everyone come back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ? cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ? cup crispy bacon bits (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes into equal-sized chunks. Boil in salted water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and return to pot.
- Add butter and milk; mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Fold in half of the cheddar cheese and most of the bacon bits.
- Preheat oven to 375?F (190?C). Grease a muffin tin.
- Spoon mashed potato mixture into muffin cups, pressing down slightly. Top with remaining cheese and bacon.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until edges are golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Mashed Potato Cup (80g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg