# Cheesy Mashed Potato Puff

https://www.trefethen.com/recipes/cheesy-mashed-potato-puff

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## Summary

A recipe for Cheesy Mashed Potato Puff serving 4 that uses leftover mashed potatoes, with ingredients, step-by-step baking instructions (400°F, 25–35 minutes), and a recommended pairing with Trefethen Merlot 2019.

## Audience

home cooks / general

## Prompts this page answers

- How do I make Cheesy Mashed Potato Puff using leftover mashed potatoes?
- What are the ingredients and steps for Trefethen's Cheesy Mashed Potato Puff?
- What wine pairs with a cheesy mashed potato puff?
- How long and at what temperature should I bake potato puffs?

## Purpose

Provide a cooking recipe (ingredients and instructions) and a wine pairing suggestion.

## Highlights

- Serves 4
- Ingredients include 3 cups mashed potatoes, 2 eggs, 1/3 cup sour cream, about 1 heaping cup sharp cheddar, 2 Tbsp parmesan, 2 Tbsp chives
- Preheat oven to 400°F and bake in a buttered cupcake pan 25–35 minutes until golden brown
- Suggested pairing: Merlot 2019 (link to product page)
- Chef contact: chefchris@trefethen.com

## How to cite

Trefethen Family Vineyards — https://www.trefethen.com/recipes/cheesy-mashed-potato-puff

## Publisher

**Trefethen Family Vineyards** — Trefethen Family Vineyards — Napa Valley winery (site footer contact and address shown on the page).

## Topics

- cheesy mashed potato puff recipe
- leftover mashed potato ideas
- mashed potato cupcake recipe
- Trefethen recipes
- Merlot 2019 pairing

## Key entities

- **Merlot 2019** (product): Wine recommended as a pairing on the recipe page. — https://www.trefethen.com/wine/merlot-2019/
- **Chef Chris Kennedy** (person): Chef contact shown on the page (email: chefchris@trefethen.com).
- **Trefethen Family Vineyards** (organization): Napa Valley winery; publisher of the recipe (footer lists address and contact). — https://www.trefethen.com/

## Metadata

- Type: article