These savory cheese and potato muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack. They are fluffy, cheesy, and filled with delicious potatoes, making them a hearty and satisfying treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed potatoes (about 2 medium potatoes)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin or line it with paper muffin liners.
- Prepare the Mashed Potatoes: If not already done, peel, boil, and mash the potatoes. Allow them to cool slightly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the mashed potatoes, milk, vegetable oil, and egg until well combined.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Add Cheese and Chives: Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped chives (if using) until evenly distributed.
- Fill the Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, you can substitute the vegetable oil with melted butter.
- Feel free to add other mix-ins such as cooked bacon bits, chopped green onions, or a different type of cheese.
- These muffins freeze well. Simply cool them completely, place them in a freezer-safe bag, and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
Enjoy your delicious cheese and potato muffins!
