Description
Delectable mashed potato cheese puffs combine crispy exterior with creamy potato goodness. Cheese-lovers appreciate these simple yet elegant appetizers that elevate leftovers into irresistible party snacks you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (710 ml / 24 fl oz) mashed potatoes
- 1 cup (240 ml / 8 fl oz) shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or favorite melting cheese)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsps (30 ml / 1 fl oz) Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsps (30 ml / 1 fl oz) chives
- ⅓ cup (80 ml / 2.7 fl oz) sour cream
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Grease a muffin tin thoroughly with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking, ensuring complete surface coverage.
- Base Mixture: Whisk eggs in a large bowl until smooth and frothy, then blend in sour cream until the mixture reaches a uniform consistency.
- Flavor Infusion: Fold in sharp cheddar, Parmesan, chopped chives, and kosher salt, creating a rich and aromatic mixture that promises depth of flavor.
- Potato Integration: Gently incorporate cold leftover mashed potatoes into the cheese blend, using a delicate folding technique to maintain the mixture’s airiness.
- Filling and Baking: Evenly distribute the potato mixture into muffin tin cavities, filling each to the top. Transfer to a preheated oven at 400°F (204°C) and bake for 22-27 minutes until the tops turn golden-brown and develop a crispy, puffy exterior.
- Resting and Serving: Allow potato puffs to rest for 3-5 minutes after removing from the oven. Carefully extract from the tin using a small offset spatula or butter knife, then serve immediately as a delectable side dish or appetizer.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Gently fold mashed potatoes into the egg mixture to maintain a light, airy texture and avoid dense, heavy puffs.
- Cold Potato Trick: Use cold leftover mashed potatoes for better structural integrity and easier mixing in the recipe.
- Golden Brown Perfection: Watch carefully during the last 5 minutes of baking to achieve a crispy, golden-brown top without burning.
- Removal Technique: Let puffs rest for 3-5 minutes after baking to help them set and make removal from the tin easier without breaking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg