Mashed Potato Puffs (2 Ways)

These magical, bite-sized Mashed Potato Puffs are warm and crispy on the outside and soft and creamy inside. Work your magic with these two different flavors and leave your family and friends begging for more.

Mashed Potatoes, sweet potatoes, and sweet potato casserole are all staples at the holidays.

We usually have one regular potato dish (mashed potatoes) and one sweet potato dish because we have family members that like one but not the other!

Well, here’s a fun way to please everyone: Mashed Potato Puffs! 

They’re light, flavorful, and ultra-satisfying. Plus, you can make everyone in Camp Mashed Potato happy at the same time that you please everyone in Camp Sweet Potato! 

Try Ultra-Easy Pumpkin Pie Squares, Pecan Pie Bars, Apple Pie Bites (Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cups), or Easy Oreo Fudge if you want more tasty holiday recipes.

Mashed Potato Puffs Two Different Ways

I’m including two different recipes in this post: Garlic Chive Mashed Potato Puffs AND Brown Sugar Cinnamon Sweet Potato Puffs. One savory, one sweet – but both are equally delicious.

Ingredients Needed For Mashed Potato Puffs Recipe

Here is a complete list of everything you’ll need to make either variety that you want!

Garlic & Chive Mashed Potato Puffs

• Mashed Potatoes – Russet or Yukon Gold are the best for mashed potatoes
• Garlic and Herb Soft Cheese – provides an added creaminess and fresh garlic and herb flavor
• Sharp White Cheddar Cheese – white cheddar will keep the baked bites the color of the mashed potatoes
• Eggs – binds the ingredients together and helps the puffs to rise during baking
• Parmesan Cheese
• Dry Chives – you can used dried chives or fresh depending on your preference
• Garlic Powder
• Pepper – white or black pepper
• Sour Cream

Brown Sugar Cinnamon Sweet Potato Puffs

• Mashed Sweet Potatoes – red skin or deep orange flesh sweet potatoes are the sweetest varieties
• Eggs – binds the ingredients together and helps the puffs to rise during baking
• Brown Sugar
• Cinnamon – sweet and woody flavor helps add sweetness to the dish
• Nutmeg – woody and bittersweet with a hint of clove
• Mini Marshmallows – marshmallows are must haves on sweet potatoes, am I right! 😉

How To Make Mashed Potato Puffs

Garlic & Chive

Step 1

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl except for 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup shredded white cheddar, and the chives.

Step 2

Prepare a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray and scoop the mixture into the tin cups.

Step 3

Top each puff with the remaining shredded cheese.

Step 4

Bake for 25 minutes at 400 degrees until golden brown.

Step 5

Let cool for 10 minutes, then loosen with a knife around the edges and remove from tin. Garnish with remaining sour cream and chives.

Serve immediately.

Brown Sugar Cinnamon

Step 1

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl except for 1/2 cup mini marshmallows.

Step 2

Prepare a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray and scoop the mixture into the tin cups.

Step 3

Bake for 25 minutes at 400 degrees until golden brown.

Step 4

Let cool for 10 minutes, then loosen with a knife around the edges and remove from tin. Garnish with mini marshmallows and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Serve immediately.

Mashed Potato Puffs Recipe Notes And Tips

• When filling your muffin tins, be sure to only fill only them about 3/4 full. This will leave room for the puffs to expand and rise without spilling over.

• The size of muffin tin you use depends on the size you wish to make the Mashed Potato Puffs. A regular size or mini muffin tin will work great. Just remember to grease or spray the tin before filling and baking.

• If you are having a large group of family and friends over for the holidays, you might want to consider doubling this super simple recipe. You will be sure to have enough for the meal and hopefully a few leftovers for yourself.

Variations Of These Mashed Potato Puffs To Try

• Try adding some crumbled bacon and chopped green onions to give it a loaded baked potato flavor.

• Add a touch of curry to the mixture before baking. Or think outside the box and add your favorite flavor combinations such as chipotle, basil or even some chopped jalapenos.

• We all know that maple syrup is delish on sweet potatoes so why not drizzle just a hint of maple syrup over the sweet potato puff before serving. YUM!

FAQs

Why are my mashed sweet potatoes a little too soupy?

Sweet Potatoes absorb a lot of water when boiled. If they are a little too soupy, add cornstarch, powdered milk, or flour a tablespoon at a time to the potatoes until they reach your desired consistency.

You can also put them back on the heat or strain the liquid from the mashed sweet potatoes until they are the consistency you need.

Can I mix up the ingredients in advance?

You should be able to pre-mix the ingredients the night before and refrigerate until the next day when you are ready to bake.

Can I refrigerate the Mashed Potato Puffs?

These puffs are so delicious you may not have any leftovers, but if you do, they will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days in an air-tight container.

Reheat them in the oven, microwave, or air fryer.

Can I freeze these Mashed Potato Puffs?

You can freeze the mashed potato puffs by placing them in an air-tight freezer-safe container or freezer bag. They may not look quite as pretty as when you made them, but they will still taste just delicious.

Allow them to thaw in the refrigerator overnight and then reheat in the oven or air fryer for best results.

More Delicious Holiday Recipes To Try

• Pumpkin Cobbler
• Apple Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
• Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites
• Homemade Non-Alcoholic Eggnog
• 15 Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Side Dishes