Description
Cheesy mashed potato puffs elevate comfort food with crispy edges and a golden, creamy center. Savory cheese and herbs blend perfectly, creating irresistible bites that bring warmth and satisfaction to any meal you’ll want to share with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Cheese and Coating:
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
Instructions
- Prepare a pristine baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper and heat the oven to a precise 400F (200C).
- Merge the thoroughly chilled mashed potatoes with complementary ingredients: beaten egg, shredded cheddar, delicate chives, flour, aromatic garlic powder, seasoning, and ground pepper in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Thoroughly incorporate all components until a uniform mixture emerges, ensuring no dry pockets remain.
- Craft compact, uniform spheres approximately one inch in diameter using nimble hands, maintaining consistent size for even cooking.
- Generously coat each potato sphere with finely grated Parmesan, creating a crisp exterior shell.
- Strategically arrange the prepared orbs on the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet, allowing slight separation between each puff.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, monitoring until the exterior transforms into a golden, crunchy landscape with enticing caramelized edges.
- Extract from the oven and permit a brief cooling interlude, allowing the intense heat to dissipate slightly before serving these irresistible potato morsels while still warmly inviting.
Notes
- Ensure mashed potatoes are chilled to help bind ingredients and maintain shape during baking.
- Try different cheese varieties like Gruyère or goat cheese for unique flavor profiles.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular flour with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Add crispy bacon bits or finely chopped herbs like rosemary for extra texture and depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg