Name: Cheesy Mashed Potato Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Potatoes 3½ pounds; Milk ½ cup; Butter ¼ cup; Salt 1 tsp; Black pepper ⅛ tsp; Monterey Jack cheese 1⅓ cups plus 2 tbsp; Parsley 2 tsp

Cuisine:

American Recipes

Ingredients

3½ pounds Potatoes
peeled and cubed
½ cup Milk
2%
¼ cup Butter
1 tsp Salt
⅛ tsp Black pepper
1⅓ cups plus 2 tbsp Monterey Jack cheese
shredded, divided
2 tsp Parsley
dried flakes

Cheesy Mashed Potato Cups

These Cheesy Mashed Potato Cups are by far the simplest cheesy and chunky, mashed potato recipe I have ever used. Simply boil potatoes, season with salt and pepper; and mash with butter and milk for an extra creamy yet still chunky texture. Melt handfuls of shredded cheese over the top of each serving and garnish with dried parsley. It’s just yum, yum, yum!

To make Cheesy Mashed Potato Cups, you will need the following ingredients:

So, how to make Cheesy Mashed Potato Cups?

Steps to make Cheesy Mashed Potato Cups

1	Boil potatoes	10
In a large saucepan, cover potatoes with enough water and bring to a boil then reduce the heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes until softened. Drain excess liquid from the potatoes.
2	Mash potatoes	2
In a large bowl with milk, butter, salt and pepper, mash the potatoes until smooth.
3	Add cheese	1
Add 1⅓ cups of shredded cheese and stir to mix through.
4	Prepare pans	1
Lightly grease 2 x 6-portion muffin trays and divide the mashed potato, evenly between the muffin cups.
5	Add toppings	1
Top with sprinkles of remaining cheese and dried parsley over each serving.
6	Freeze
If not serving immediately, cover and freeze for up to 3 months.
7	Bake	20
Bake in the oven at 350 °F for 15-20 minutes until heated through and the cheese is melted all over.
8	Baking from frozen
If baking after frozen, thaw in the refrigerator before baking as directed in step 7.

Are you looking for a new side dish recipe? Then you’ve got to try these Cheesy Mashed Potato Cups. It’s just one of those real feel good foods that everyone will love! Let us know what you think and tag #cookmerecipes in your own pictures and recipes online!

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