These fluffy and flavorful mashed potato muffins are the perfect way to repurpose leftover mashed potatoes. They’re easy to make, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a quick snack.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup mashed potatoes, cooled
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, egg, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fill muffin tin: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Optional Add-ins:
- Cheese: Stir in 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese to the batter.
- Herbs: Add 1 teaspoon dried herbs like rosemary, thyme, or chives.
- Bacon Bits: Mix in 1/4 cup cooked and crumbled bacon bits.
- Sweet Additions: For a sweeter treat, increase the sugar to 1/2 cup and add 1/4 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts.
Enjoy these delicious and versatile muffins!