Description
Crispy potato bombs deliver a delightful explosion of cheesy goodness with golden-brown exteriors and creamy interiors. Comfort food enthusiasts will savor each irresistible bite of these crowd-pleasing morsels that promise pure culinary excitement.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Base:
- 1 box instant mashed potatoes (6 servings)
- 1 whole egg plus 1 egg yolk
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters / 8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters / 6 ounces) sour cream
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) melted butter
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Craft instant mashed potatoes according to package instructions using water and butter, allowing mixture to cool slightly.
- Incorporate shredded cheese, tangy sour cream, and cracked black pepper into potato base. Season with salt to personal preference and let mixture reach room temperature.
- Gently whisk whole egg and additional egg yolk, then delicately fold into cooled potato mixture until uniformly blended.
- Transfer potato mixture into a piping bag or makeshift pastry bag by cutting corner of a sturdy plastic bag.
- Generously coat mini muffin tin with cooking oil, then carefully pipe potato mixture into each cavity, creating elegant layered deposits.
- Blend melted butter with smoky paprika, then meticulously brush seasoned butter across potato bite surfaces.
- Position muffin tin in preheated 350°F oven, baking for 30 minutes. Switch to broiler setting for final 2 minutes to achieve golden, crispy exterior.
- Allow potato bites to rest and stabilize for 15-20 minutes before delicately extracting from tin, ensuring clean removal and optimal texture.
Notes
- Customize Potato Base Swap instant potatoes for homemade mashed potatoes for a more authentic, richer flavor profile.
- Cheese Variations Experiment with different cheese types like sharp cheddar, gruyère, or goat cheese to create unique taste experiences.
- Dietary Adaptations Make gluten-free by using cornstarch instead of flour, or create dairy-free versions with plant-based cheese and sour cream alternatives.
- Temperature Precision Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure potato mixture reaches the perfect consistency and eggs are properly incorporated without scrambling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 257 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 352 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 106 mg