Description
Mashed Potato Cups are a delightful twist on classic comfort food, offering creamy mashed potatoes in individual servings with crispy edges. Perfect for parties or cozy dinners, these customizable cups can be topped with your favorite ingredients like cheddar cheese and bacon bits. Each bite delivers a warm, nostalgic flavor that will impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or plant-based alternative)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup bacon bits (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well.
- Return the potatoes to the pot, add butter and milk, and mash until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- Fill each muffin cup with the mashed potato mixture, creating peaks on top.
- Sprinkle cheese and bacon bits over each cup.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until tops are golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Mashed Potato Cup (120g)
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg