Description
Creamy cheesy mashed potato puffs deliver comfort in crispy, golden bites perfect for gatherings. Rich potato clouds with sharp cheddar melt deliciously, inviting hungry guests to savor each irresistible morsel.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesy Potato Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) mashed potatoes, chilled
- 1 cup (240 grams) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Binding Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) sour cream
Seasoning and Preparation Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) chopped chives or green onions
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cooking spray or butter, for greasing
Instructions
- Thoroughly grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking and facilitate easy removal of potato puffs.
- Create a creamy potato mixture by combining mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, sour cream, and freshly chopped chives in a large mixing bowl, stirring until ingredients are fully incorporated and smooth.
- Carefully spoon the potato mixture into each muffin cavity, filling them completely to the rim and creating a slightly rounded top for an attractive presentation.
- Generously sprinkle additional shredded cheese over each filled muffin cup, which will create a crispy, golden exterior during baking.
- Place the muffin tin in a preheated oven at 400F (200C) and bake for approximately 22-24 minutes, watching for a rich golden-brown color and firm texture that indicates the puffs are fully cooked.
- Remove the potato puffs from the oven and allow them to rest in the tin for 4-5 minutes, which helps them set and makes removal easier without breaking.
- Gently extract the potato puffs using a small offset spatula or butter knife, transferring them to a serving platter and garnishing with extra chopped chives if desired.
- Serve immediately alongside sour cream or a complementary dipping sauce to enhance the flavors and provide a creamy contrast to the crispy potato puffs.
Notes
- Ensure mashed potatoes are cool before mixing to prevent egg scrambling and maintain proper texture.
- Opt for starchy potatoes like Russet for fluffier, more stable puffs that hold their shape better.
- Experiment with cheese variations like Gruyère or blue cheese for unique flavor profiles and gourmet twists.
- Make these gluten-free by using gluten-free breadcrumbs or omitting them completely, keeping the recipe accessible for different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg