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Leftover Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs

Delicious Leftover Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs to Love

Enjoy these Leftover Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs, combining comfort food with nutritious ingredients for a delightful snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 puffs
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 medium bell peppers chopped
  • 1 medium zucchini chopped
  • 2 cups spinach fresh
Sauce Ingredients
  • 2 cans canned tomatoes drained
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
Protein Ingredients
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup lentils cooked
Cheese Ingredients
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 cup plant-based cheese optional

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash and chop bell peppers, zucchini, and spinach into bite-sized pieces. Set aside in a large bowl.
  2. Select the sauté function on your Instant Pot. Heat olive oil and add diced onions and minced garlic, cooking for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add chopped vegetables, drained beans, and canned tomatoes to the pot. Sprinkle garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, and stir gently.
  4. Seal the lid and set the valve to sealing. Choose high-pressure cooking for 10 minutes.
  5. After cooking, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then switch the valve to venting for quick release.
  6. Stir in cheddar or mozzarella cheese until melted. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Sauté onions and garlic until just fragrant; layering ingredients correctly is key. Avoid overfilling the Instant Pot and allow to sit if too runny before serving.

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