Crispy Cheesy Potato Cups

There is something irresistible about potatoes when they are transformed into little golden cups with crunchy edges and a warm, cheesy center. Crispy Cheesy Potato Cups are a simple yet impressive recipe that turns everyday potatoes into a fun appetizer, side dish, or snack.

Each potato cup has a beautifully crisp exterior while the inside remains tender and savory. Melted cheese adds richness and a satisfying stretch, while garlic and herbs give the potatoes extra flavor. They are also wonderfully versatile—you can serve them alongside breakfast, bring them to a party, or make them as a cozy afternoon snack.

The best part is that these potato cups require simple ingredients and don’t involve complicated techniques. Once the potatoes are shredded and seasoned, they are pressed into a muffin tin, filled with cheese, and baked until golden and crisp.

Why You’ll Love These Crispy Cheesy Potato Cups

• Crispy and golden: The shredded potato develops beautifully crunchy edges in the oven.
• Cheesy center: Melted cheese makes every bite rich and comforting.
• Easy ingredients: Most of what you need is probably already in your kitchen.
• Versatile: Serve them for breakfast, as a side dish, appetizer, or snack.
• Make-ahead friendly: The potato mixture can be prepared ahead of time.
• Customizable: Add vegetables, cooked bacon, herbs, or spices to create your own version.

Ingredients

For the Potato Cups

• 4 medium russet potatoes
• 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Optional Toppings

• 2–3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• Extra shredded cheddar cheese
• A sprinkle of Parmesan cheese
• Chopped green onions
• Sour cream for serving
• Cooked crumbled bacon
• A pinch of red pepper flakes

How to Make Crispy Cheesy Potato Cups Step by Step

Step 1: Prepare the Potatoes

Start by washing and peeling the potatoes. You can leave the skins on if you prefer a more rustic texture, but peeling them creates a smoother-looking potato cup.

Using the large holes of a box grater, shred the potatoes into thin pieces.

The most important part of this step is removing as much moisture as possible. Potatoes naturally contain a lot of water, and excess moisture can prevent the cups from becoming properly crisp.

Place the shredded potatoes in a clean kitchen towel or several layers of paper towels. Gather the towel around the potatoes and squeeze firmly over the sink to remove the liquid.

You can repeat this process once or twice until the potatoes feel noticeably drier.

Step 2: Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Generously grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray, melted butter, or oil.

Make sure to coat the sides of each muffin cup well. This will help the potato cups develop crisp edges while making them easier to remove after baking.

For especially easy cleanup, you can place the muffin tin on a baking sheet before filling it.

Step 3: Season the Potatoes

Transfer the thoroughly drained shredded potatoes to a large mixing bowl.

Add the egg, flour, melted butter or olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Add the Parmesan cheese and about ½ cup of the shredded cheddar cheese.

Mix everything thoroughly until the seasonings and cheese are evenly distributed throughout the potatoes.

The mixture should be moist enough to hold together when pressed but should not be watery.

If the potatoes still seem excessively wet, gently squeeze out additional moisture before continuing.

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