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by Jodi Danen, RD // March 22, 2018 (last updated December 22, 2021)
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What is more comforting than mashed potatoes? How about Baked Mashed Potatoes loaded with cheese and broccoli, and baked into delicious mashed potato bites that have kids happily eating their vegetables for dinner? My whole family loves these mashed potato bites. I love that they are ready in about 30 minutes and are a nutritious side dish to just about any dinner.
And if you happen to be looking for something fun to serve for St. Patrick’s Day, these definitely bit the bill.
Not many were more proud of their Irish heritage than my mother-in-law. She was a huge fan of all that is Irish, from being an active member of the local Irish club to attending monthly Irish dancing lessons.
Every St. Patrick’s Day the whole family would attend an Irish Mass followed by a brunch she helped organize. There are 6 children in my husband’s family, along with spouses and grandchildren. We had a group of 25 in attendance supporting her every year.
During the brunch, there was Irish singing, dancing, and lots of Irish food served. It was a memorable way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day to say the least. My mother-in-law is no longer with us, and how I miss her and our “Irish Grandma.”
As a way to continue her love of the Irish, every St. Paddy’s day I try to make the day fun for my kids. For more fun St. Patrick’s Day Ideas, check out these recipes.
Nutrition Tip: Roast russet potatoes, [skin on!], with a bit of olive oil and rosemary for a delicious side dish that is filled with more potassium than a banana.
This year Baked Mashed Potato Bites will be on the menu. They fit for a few reasons:
- They have a hint of green – the celebratory color of St. Paddy’s Day!
- What’s more Irish than potatoes?
Can you freeze Mashed Potato Bites?
Yes! Which is great since they are already in individual servings, make an extra batch and you can pull them out as needed. To freeze our baked cheesy mashed potato bites wrap each serving in press n seal or plastic wrap (we prefer press n seal) and place them into resealable, freezer-safe plastic bags. When you are ready to enjoy them, allow them to thaw overnight if possible, otherwise pop them in the microwave on the defrost setting.
I hope you and your kids enjoy these easy cheesy broccoli mashed potato bites as much as mine do.
Jodi Danen
These Baked Mashed Potatoes loaded with cheese, broccoli, baked into delicious mashed potato bites that have kids happily eating their vegetables for dinner!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Sides
Servings 6 servings
Calories 128 kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 medium Russet potatoes peeled, cubed
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped broccoli steamed
Instructions
Add potatoes to medium pot. Add enough cold water to cover potatoes. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to medium and simmer 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
Combine potatoes, eggs and cheese in medium bowl. Mash until smooth. Gently stir in broccoli. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
See AlsoTuna Macaroni Casserole RecipeDivide into 6 muffin tins for large bites, or 12 for smaller potato bites. Use mini muffin tin if desired.
Bake 20 minutes. Serve immediately or freeze for later.
Nutrition
Calories: 128kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 96mgPotassium: 360mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 261IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 1mg
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About the Author
Jodi Danen
Jodi Danen is a registered dietitian and mother of two elementary-aged budding chefs. She is the voice of Create Kids Club, a food and nutrition blog for parents who desire healthy family meals but are short on time. Her recipes are simple to prepare, have a short ingredient list, and focus on fresh foods. With her background in school nutrition, she is passionate about getting children in the kitchen cooking at young ages & believes this is key to forming healthy habits for life.
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6 Comments on Baked Cheesy Mashed Potato Bites
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Teresa — Reply
I added garlic powder and onion powder! These were amazing! Thank you. My family will love this during the holidays.
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Tracy Shaw — Reply
Glad you enjoyed them! And thank you for the tip on adding extra seasoning!
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loulou — Reply
Can the recipes be printed in grams as well as cup sizes. Also can they be frozen.-
Tracy Shaw — Reply
Good morning LouLou! No, I’m sorry, our recipes don’t switch to grams, but I did a quick search and it looks as though 1/2 cup is 100 grams. I hope that helps! And, Yes they can be frozen! Which is great since they are already in individual servings, make an extra batch and you can pull them out as needed. To freeze our baked cheesy mashed potato bites wrap each serving in press n seal or plastic wrap (we prefer press n seal) and place them into resealable, freezer-safe plastic bags. When you are ready to enjoy them, allow them to thaw overnight if possible, otherwise pop them in the microwave on the defrost setting.
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Katherine — Reply
Is there a substitute you could use for the eggs ? My son has an egg allergy.
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Tracy Shaw — Reply
I haven’t tried these, but this is a great list! https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/egg-substitutes#TOC_TITLE_HDR_11 Please let us know which one you think works best 🙂 I, personally would try #7 – the 7. Yogurt or Buttermilk in this recipe.
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