Name: Easy Cupcake Potatoes: Simple Potato Appetizers in Muffin Cups
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 5–6 medium potatoes, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 3 tbsp melted butter; 1 cup shredded cheese; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp fresh herbs; olive oil or cooking spray

Description

These creamy potato muffin cups are a fun, make-ahead appetizer featuring thinly sliced potatoes layered with cream and cheese. They bake to golden perfection with crispy edges and tender centers, ideal for parties or weeknight sides.

Ingredients

Scale

5–6 medium potatoes, thinly sliced

1/2 cup heavy cream

3 tbsp melted butter

1 cup shredded cheese

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp fresh herbs

olive oil or cooking spray

Instructions

1. preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a muffin tin

2. wash and peel potatoes if desired and slice 1/8 inch thick

3. whisk melted butter, cream, garlic, salt, and pepper

4. place one potato slice in each cup and brush with butter mix, sprinkle cheese

5. repeat layering potatoes, brushing, and cheese until cups are full

6. finish with cheese on top and bake 30–35 minutes until golden

7. let rest 5–10 minutes before removing from tin

8. garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: appetizer
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 180
Sugar: 1
Sodium: 200
Fat: 10
Saturated Fat: 5
Unsaturated Fat: 3
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 18
Fiber: 2
Protein: 4
Cholesterol: 30

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