Cheesy Mashed Potato Muffins with Eggs

Ingredients:

• For the Mashed Potatoes:
• 2 cups mashed potatoes (prepared in advance)
• 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your favorite cheese)
• 1/2 cup milk (or cream for extra richness)
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
• For the Muffins:
• 4 large eggs
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions or chives (optional)
• Additional cheese for topping (optional)
• Cooking spray or muffin liners for greasing the muffin tin

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or use muffin liners.
2. Prepare Mashed Potatoes:
   If you haven’t made your mashed potatoes, peel and boil potatoes until fork-tender, then mash them with butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Stir in cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder, mixing until well combined.
3. Mix Eggs:
   In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until well combined.
4. Combine:
   Stir the whisked eggs into the warm mashed potato mixture. Add in chopped green onions or chives if using, and mix everything until it’s thoroughly combined.
5. Fill Muffin Tin:
   Spoon the mashed potato mixture into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full. If desired, sprinkle additional cheese on top of each muffin.
6. Bake:
   Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and set in the middle.
7. Cool and Serve:
   Allow the muffins to cool for a few minutes before removing them from the tin. Serve warm, and enjoy!

Tips:

• Leftover Potatoes: This is a great recipe for using up leftover mashed potatoes!
• Variations: You can add cooked bacon, cooked sausage, or vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra flavor and nutrition.
• Storage: These muffins can be refrigerated for a few days and are also suitable for freezing. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.

Enjoy your cheesy mashed potato muffins with eggs! They’re sure to be a hit with family and friends.