Cheesy Potato Cups are a savory, bite-sized treat that combines the creamy texture of mashed potatoes with the rich flavor of melted cheese. These crispy, golden cups are the perfect way to serve potatoes in a fun and delicious new way. Ideal as appetizers, side dishes, or even a snack, they are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
To make these cheesy potato cups, start by preparing a batch of mashed potatoes. You can use your favorite recipe or keep it simple with butter, cream, salt, and pepper. Once the potatoes are smooth and creamy, stir in plenty of shredded cheese—cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend of both works wonderfully. For extra flavor, you can mix in some cooked bacon, chopped green onions, or garlic powder.
Next, spoon the mashed potato mixture into a greased muffin tin, pressing down gently to form little cups. Top each cup with more cheese for a deliciously gooey finish, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy on the edges.
These Cheesy Potato Cups are incredibly versatile. You can serve them as a hearty side dish alongside steak, chicken, or grilled vegetables, or use them as a fun appetizer for parties and potlucks. They’re even great for meal prep or lunchboxes, as they can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven.
The combination of creamy mashed potatoes, gooey cheese, and a crispy exterior makes these cheesy potato cups a comforting and irresistible treat. Whether you’re serving them as part of a main meal or as a tasty snack, they’re sure to disappear fast!
Ingredients
- 2 cups potatoes peeled and grated
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons chives chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a muffin tin with olive oil.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes, shredded cheese, chopped chives, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Scoop the potato mixture into the greased muffin tin, pressing down slightly to compact them.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before removing from muffin tin. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Meh, tasted like cardboard. Not worth the trouble. 🥴
I followed the recipe but mine fell apart. Did I miss somethin? 🤔
Super easy to make!! I didn’t have chives so used parsley instead. Still yum!
These are soooo good! I made them for my kids and they loved them!
Can I use mozzarella instead of cheddar?? Asking for a friend lol.
These are legit! Cheesy and crispy, perfect for a party! Definitely making again!
I don’t know… they seemed too greasy to me. 😒
I thought they were delicious! Maybe you used too much oil?
Great recipe! So easy to make! 😍
I gotta say, I’m not a fan of chives. Can I just use plain potatoes?
Not sure if I did it right, but mine turned out mushy. 😕 Maybe I added too much potato?
These Cheesy Potato Cups are a hit with my kids! They devoured them in no time. Will definitely make again!
Honestly, this is just home fries in a cup. Kinda lazy, if you ask me.
I disagree! These cheesy potato cups are a fun twist on home fries! 🙌
Yum! I can smell them now! Woke up my neighbors with that aroma, haha.
Haha that’s awesome! I’d love to wake up to that smell. Did they end up wanting some? 😄
Smell is one thing, but taste is another. Hope they don’t taste as burnt as they smell! 😅
These are just okay, nothing special. I was expecting more. 🤷♀️
A delicious twist on regular potatoes! I love how crispy they get. Perfect party snack!
These sound awesome! I always look for new snack ideas for parties. I’m definitely going to try making these! 😍
Awesome recipe, I added some garlic powder for extra flavor!
Garlic powder sounds amazing! I’m definitely trying that next time. Thanks for sharing!
I dunno, man. Garlic powder in potato cups? Seems a bit weird. Potatoes are good on their own!
I followed the recipe, but they turned out soggy. What did I do wrong?
Why are these called cups? They just look like piles of mashed potatoes to me.
Lol, I thought the same thing! They should just be called potato blobs. But they taste amazing!
I think they call them cups because of the muffin tin. But I get what you mean, they don’t really look like cups 😂.
Simple and easy to make, plus you can customize it! I added some bacon bits, yum!
Kinda bland for me. I think i would add more spices next time. 🤷♀️
Cheesey! Potatoes! Need I say more? 10 outta 10!
Seems a bit too cheesy for me. Isn’t that unhealthy? I prefer less cheese, don’t you?
I can’t believe how good they are! Just made them and everyone loved it! 😍
5 stars! Can’t believe how easy these were. I’m not a great cook but anyone can do this!
Cheesy goodness! I burned mine a bit, but still tasty.
Not bad, but I’d prefer them with bacon bits for sure!
Bacon bits would definitely add some extra flavor! Great idea!
They turned out good, but I wish there was more cheese. Kinda bland without it.
I used smoked cheddar and added a tiny pinch of garlic powder. Total upgrade. Also my kids ate them immediately—no complaints.
I followed the recipe exactly, but they turned out soggy. What did I do wrong? 😩
Simple and cheesy. I used pre-shredded cheddar and it didn’t melt as well as I wanted. Also, 400°F seems high—kinda browned too quick on top.
Totally agree about the pre-shredded cheese—there’s usually anti-caking stuff on it, so it won’t melt as smooth. Next time I’d grate the cheddar yourself (or use a mix like cheddar + a little mozzarella) and maybe cover loosely with foil for the first 10 minutes so the tops don’t brown too fast.
I made these for my kids, and they loved it! Will make again!
I don’t think this is enough cheese. Gotta up the cheddar next time! 🧀
Cheddar cheese, huh? I subbed it for mozzarella and it was still bomb!
Honestly, I just winged it and they still turned out amazing! 😁
Wait, can I use sweet potatoes instead? Asking for a friend.
So good! Gonna make them again, maybe add some bacon too.
What if I use sweet potatoes instead? Would it change the taste alot?
I don’t know, they turned out a bit mushy for me. What did I do wrong?
I made these and they were OK, but my kids think they look funny lol!
These taste just like my grandma’s famous dish! So nostalgic. 🥰
Is it possible this recipe could use more cheese? Asking. 😄
Yum! My kids loved them. I added some bacon bits for extra flavor.
Honestly, I think I overcooked mine. They turned out too dry. Not sure if I want to try again.
Not a fan. The potatoes turned out mushy. 🙁 Maybe I did something wrong?
Omg so good. I accidently forgot the chives but it still slapped. 10/10 would eat cold straight from the muffin tin 😅
Why do you need that much cheese?? Makes it too greasy. Less is more!
I think cheesy is the way to go! It’s called Cheesy Potato Cups for a reason! 😄
These cheesy potato cups are fantastic! They were a hit at my party. Will definitely make again.
Just wow. Can’t believe how easy and delicious these are! Thank you!
Eh, ok. But I could have just eatin a cheeseburger instead.
My oven is broken, so I tried frying these instead. They just fell apart. Fail!
Oh no! Maybe they needed more binding? Like an egg or something? Just a thought!
This recipe seems complicated. I just wanna eat potatoes. 😂
I never could cook. But even I can’t mess this up. Good recipe!
I thought this was going to taste weird, but I was wrong! They’re actually good!
I know, right? They look so simple but they taste amazing! Glad you tried them!
Really? I thought they would be bland. I might give it a shot now!
They were good, but I think they needed more cheese. Maybe try 2 cups?
These are so delicious! My kids loved them!
I think its missing something…maybe bacon? Just a thought.
Pretty good comfort food. I grated the potatoes a bit too finely though and they were slightly watery—next time I’ll squeeze out excess moisture. Still super tasty.
Do I really need to peel the potatoes? Would it work with unpeeled ones? Asking for a friend.
More like cheesy potato lumps! They fell apart when I took them out! 😡
These were sooo good! My kids devoured them and asked for more. Definitely making again!
These were good! My grandma used to make something similar. Nostalgia!
This recipe is too simple. How can something so easy be that good?