Description
Crispy cheesy potato puffs deliver a delightful explosion of comfort and flavor from classic kitchen ingredients. Potato lovers will savor these golden, airy bites that promise irresistible crunch and melted cheese in each delectable morsel.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) mashed potatoes
- 1 cup (237 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
Cheese and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (59 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Liquid and Herbs:
- 1/4 cup (59 ml) milk
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a muffin tin with a light coating of cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes with shredded cheeses, beaten eggs, milk, finely chopped onions, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly until the mixture achieves a uniform, creamy consistency.
- Carefully spoon the potato mixture into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising during baking.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and firm texture that indicates the bites are fully cooked.
- Once removed from the oven, let the potato bites rest for 3-5 minutes, allowing them to set and cool slightly, which will make them easier to remove from the tin without breaking.
Notes
- Ensure potatoes are thoroughly mashed without lumps for a smooth, creamy texture in every bite.
- Use cold ingredients like eggs and milk straight from the refrigerator to help maintain the bite’s structural integrity during baking.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular flour with almond or coconut flour to keep the same consistent binding properties.
- Try additional mix-ins like crispy bacon bits, chopped herbs, or roasted garlic to elevate the flavor profile and create unique variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg