Leftover Mashed Potato Souffl Recipe

Transform leftover mashed potatoes into a light and fluffy soufflé in under 30 minutes! This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. Impress your family with this surprisingly elegant dish, packed with flavor and ready in a flash. Customize it with your favorite additions – bacon, cheese, herbs – the possibilities are endless!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 211.8 kcal
Protein 22g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Leftover Mashed Potato Souffl

  • 3 large egg whites, 2 large egg yolks
  • Monterey Jack Cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • a pinch of nutmeg
  • 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
  • butter (for greasing, amount not specified)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup cooked bacon crumbles (optional, for variations)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (chives, parsley, or thyme) (optional, for variations)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cooked chicken or pork (optional, for variations)

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How to Make Leftover Mashed Potato Souffl

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Grease a soufflé dish (approximately 1.5 quart) with butter.
  3. In a large bowl, beat 3 large egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  4. In a separate bowl, gently combine 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes, 2 large egg yolks, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.
  5. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the potato mixture in three additions, being careful not to deflate the egg whites.
  6. Pour the mixture into the prepared soufflé dish.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the soufflé is puffed and lightly golden brown.
  8. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve immediately for best results.
  9. Variations: Add 1/4 cup cooked bacon crumbles, 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (chives, parsley, or thyme), or 1/2 cup shredded cooked chicken or pork to the potato mixture before folding in the egg whites.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

25g

Carbs

6g