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Stuffed Mashed Potatoes

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Becky Luigart-Stayner
Written By: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Editors The Almanac Editors and Staff
Yield
Makes 12 servings.
Category
Potatoes
Course
Side Dishes
Preparation Method
Bake
Credit
Gina Kleinmartin, Buffalo, New York

Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and packed with melty cheese and savory pepperoni, these stuffed mashed potatoes are pure comfort food. Baked in a muffin tin for perfectly portioned servings, they’re an easy crowd-pleaser that works as a side dish, appetizer, or even a fun weeknight dinner upgrade. If you love mashed potatoes and cheesy casseroles, this recipe delivers the best of both worlds—no fancy techniques required.

Try this fun twist on mashed potatoes, which won first prize in our 2015 Garden Guide Recipe Contest. Check out the other winners of the Garden Guide Recipe Contests!

Ingredients
2 pounds russet potatoes
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound mozzarella cheese, cut into 12 pieces
3 ounces pepperoni, finely chopped
3 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Wash and prick potatoes and bake for about 35 minutes, or until they can be pierced with a fork. Leave oven on and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  2. While potatoes are hot, peel them. Put through a ricer or shred using a grater.
  3. In a bowl, combine potatoes, butter, salt, garlic powder, and pepper and mix until butter has melted.
  4. Fill each muffin cup about halfway with potato mixture. Place one piece of mozzarella in each cup. Divide pepperoni evenly between cups and top with remaining potatoes. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top.
  5. Return to oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Unmold immediately and serve.

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Comments

<span>Kimberly H</span> Fri, 01/30/2026 - 10:36
How many servings does this make?
<span>Kimberly H</span> Fri, 01/30/2026 - 10:42
Nevermind, I found it !
<span>Esther Leonard</span> Fri, 01/30/2026 - 08:56
I saw the picture of Stuffed Mashed Potatoes and thought it looked good. I clicked on the Print icon, but got only the ingredients. What happened to the instructions? This isn't the first time this has happened. I am really disappointed.