Mashed Potato Cupcakes
As a potato farmer’s wife you can imagine the amount of potatoes that are at my disposable. With potatoes at the ready at all times you can imagine that they are a staple in our diets.
One thing that I always make a double if not triple serving of is the mashed potatoes. Leftover mashed potatoes are so versatile and easy to incorporate in a multitude of recipes, including these Potato Cupcakes and Brownies. Yes I said mashed potato brownies, I encourage you to them check out.
Not only can you brown leftover mashed potatoes in a skillet in place of hashbrowns, they make amazing cupcakes. These are asked for time and again in our house. They give the usual mashed potatoes a different taste as they are filled with cheese and chives, and what kid doesn’t love a cupcake? I might be on to something on that front, wonder if I could make some broccoli cupcakes and pull it off?


- 3 cups of mashed potatoes
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (heaping cup)
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Extra sour cream for serving
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Lightly grease 9 of the wells of a nonstick muffin pan. I prefer butter keeping with the theme of mashed potatoes.
- In a medium mixing bowl whisk the eggs.
- Mix in the sour cream.
- Stir in both cheeses and the chives.
- Add potatoes and mix well.
- Spoon them into the pan filling the cups full but not overflowing.
- Bake 25- 35 minutes until the cupcakes are golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let them cool 5 minutes. Remove from pan.
- Serve with sour cream and extra cheese if desired.
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39 COMMENTS
Jade
9 years agoJust wonder if you’ve tried freezing these? 🙂
Brandy
9 years ago AUTHORI have frozen them already cooked Jade. I freeze them single file on a cookie sheet until solid and then I will put them into a ziploc bag. They taste great when reheated but they do not all keep their shape the best.
Lisa
9 years agoWhat a great idea! I would have never thought of putting mashed potatoes in a cupcake. 🙂 Thanks for linking up with “Try a New Recipe Tuesday.” Hope you can join us again this week. http://our4kiddos.blogspot.com/2014/08/try-new-recipe-tuesday-august-5.html
StacieinAtlanta
9 years agoThat is a very neat and clever idea. I think my kids would love potatoes like this…..I’m going to give it a try.
Debi
9 years agoWhen we make a huge batch of mashed potatoes I always have extras. So this is the perfect way to use them up.
Brandy
9 years ago AUTHORI always make extra potatoes. Not only because I don’t really know how many to make but because there are so many things that can be done with them.
Dawn
9 years agoIt it’s a potato, then it’s for me! These look like something that I would definitely love!
Brandy
9 years ago AUTHORThey are so yummy Dawn and easy to adapt to a families needs. Add your families favorite veggies or some already cooked bacon for some variations.
Aimee Smith
9 years agoThis is such a great idea! You could make so many variations of this!
Brandy
9 years ago AUTHORThey are great to add a variety of vegetables or bacon to. I love mine with canned asparagus or broccoli. Of course bacon makes everything better as well!
Jennifer Soltys
9 years agoYes! This is a fabulous idea and I must try them!!
Liz Mays
9 years agoSuch a nice twist on potatoes and great change of pace. I can’t wait to try them!
Brandy
9 years ago AUTHORThey are delicious Liz and so easy to adapt to your families tastes. Just a hint bacon makes everything better!
Sandra
9 years agoSo cute and my kids would love these!
Brandy
9 years ago AUTHORThey are always a hit at parties Sandra with the kids. Easy to adapt to your kids favorite flavors.
Amy Desrosiers
9 years agoThese looks totally awesome,and are exactly what I’d want for a snack! I love potatoes so much!
Brandy
9 years ago AUTHORThey would be yummy as a snack. I find they don’t hold their shape well in the microwave but they still taste yummy!
Ann BAcciaglia
9 years agoPinned this to my KickAss Food board. I am going to make this asap. Thank you so much for sharing.
tammileetips
9 years agoI always over make mashed potatoes. Those look like an amazing way to use up leftovers!
Brandy
9 years ago AUTHORI love leftover mashed potatoes. They are so versatile!
Pam
9 years agoThis looks like a way to use leftovers that my kids would actually eat! I bet these are great.
Brandy
9 years ago AUTHORThey are always a hit in our house Pam. Easy to adjust the flavors as well. I often will mix in some canned asparagus or broccoli in just mine.
Janel
9 years agoThese look so fun! What a great idea!!
susan
9 years agothis looks like an amazing side dish, such a break form the normal mashed potatoes.
Amber Edwards
9 years agoThose are such a fun twist to the usual concept of a sweet cupcake! I would love to give this one a try for a brunch party.
Brandy
9 years ago AUTHORThey are always a hit at brunches or BBQ’s. You can also mix in any veggies or meats you might like. Bacon is always a great addition.
Chelley @ AisForAdelaide
9 years agoI want to eat these right now! I love perfectly portioned foods- for myself and my toddler! Makes mealtime way less of a struggle for us all! Pinning now!!!
Brandy
9 years ago AUTHORHaving them portioned out does help me with over dishing.
Jen Temcio @dapperhouse
9 years agoThese sound easy to make and delish – they Look AMAZING! I am going to try these tonight, and I AM going to try and sneak in a bit of brocolli 🙂
Brandy
9 years ago AUTHORCanned asparagus is a great addition as well Jen.
Angela S
9 years agoThis is such a fun twist on mashed potatoes. The kids would get a kick out of this.
Brandy
9 years ago AUTHORThe kids love telling people we had cupcakes for dinner. Oh the looks I sometimes get!
Amanda A
9 years agooh my kids would get kick out of these! they look yummy
Laura (Lauras Little House Tips)
9 years agoThese look delicious. I really like that idea for portion control that is my biggest obstacle i love to eat haha. I crave Mashed Potato’s all the time and can’t wait to try this 🙂
Jenn
9 years agoThese look so good! I’m guessing you read my mind that I was just craving carbs. LOL! I’m gonna have to try these the next time I need a starchy side!
Mama to 5 BLessings
9 years agowhat a great idea, bite sized are great for portion control!
Tammi @ My Organized Chaos
9 years agoHow cute! Maybe my kids would actually eat mashed potatoes if I made these!
Robin (Masshole Mommy)
9 years agoLove it! These are right up my alley and I would probably end up eating them all, but hey – that’s ok, right?
Megan
9 years agoYum! These look really tasty and what a clever idea. Everything is better in a cupcake!