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Loaded Mashed Potato Puff Muffins – Easy Bacon Ranch Recipe

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These loaded mashed potato puff muffins combine creamy mashed potatoes, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and ranch seasoning into golden, hand-held bites. Perfect as an appetizer, brunch side, or fun dinner upgrade, they’re easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups mashed potatoes (cooled, about 470g)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (120g, or plain Greek yogurt)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (115g, sharp preferred)
  • 1/2 cup cooked bacon, chopped (about 6 slices)
  • 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix (15g)
  • 2–3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (40g, or gluten-free blend)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste
  • Butter or nonstick spray (for greasing muffin tin)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Generously grease a standard 12-cup muffin pan with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes, eggs, and sour cream. Whisk until smooth and creamy. If potatoes are cold and stiff, let sit at room temp for 10 minutes or microwave for 30 seconds to soften.
  3. Stir in shredded cheddar, chopped bacon, sliced green onions, and ranch seasoning mix. Mix until evenly distributed.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt (if needed), and black pepper. Pour over the potato mixture and fold in gently with a spatula.
  5. Scoop the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup nearly full. Optionally, sprinkle extra cheese or bacon on top.
  6. Bake for 22–26 minutes, or until puffed, golden brown, and a toothpick comes out mostly clean. Rotate the pan halfway through for even browning.
  7. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then run a thin knife around the edges and transfer to a cooling rack. Serve warm.

Notes

For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. To make vegetarian, omit bacon or use a plant-based alternative. For extra crispiness, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end of baking. Let muffins cool a few minutes before removing from the pan for best results. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.

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