Description
These crispy and cheesy Potato Cups are a perfect side dish or snack, featuring grated russet potatoes combined with cheddar, Parmesan, sour cream, and green onions. Baked to golden perfection in a muffin tin, they offer a delightful combination of creamy, cheesy, and crispy textures that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Mixture
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Other
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking during baking.
- Grate and Drain Potatoes: Using a box grater or food processor, grate the peeled russet potatoes. Place the grated potatoes into a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible to ensure crispiness.
- Mix Ingredients: Transfer the dried shredded potatoes to a large bowl. Add shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, sour cream, melted butter, finely chopped green onions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all the ingredients are well combined.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the potato mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tin cups. Press down slightly in each cup to pack the mixture firmly for better shape and texture.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the edges are crispy. This baking time ensures the cups are cooked through and deliciously crunchy.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the potato cups cool in the tin for about 5 minutes. Then, carefully remove them from the muffin tin and serve warm as a tasty side dish or snack.
Notes
- For a heartier version, add chopped cooked bacon or diced ham to the potato mixture.
- These potato cups freeze well. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for best results.
- Yukon Gold potatoes can be used instead of russet potatoes for a slightly different texture and flavor.
