Mashed Potato Cups

Side Dishes

This recipe makes a tasty side dish that's a nice alternative to the standard potatoes or rice.

Average Rating: 3.6

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 2 pans (6 servings each).

Ingredients

1/2 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/3 cups plus 2 tablespoons shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided
6 cups hot mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, add milk, butter, salt, pepper and 1-1/3 cups cheese to mashed potatoes. Grease two 6-portion muffin pans; divide potato mixture between pans. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; top with parsley.
2. Cover and freeze one pan for up to 3 months. Bake the remaining pan, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
3.
To use frozen potato cups:
Thaw in the refrigerator. Bake as directed.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 163 calories, 8 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 24 mg cholesterol, 345 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein.