Ingredients
The following ingredients are needed: three cups of cold mashed potatoes, one big egg, one cup of shredded cheddar cheese, quarter cup of chopped chives, quarter cup of all-purpose flour, and half a teaspoon of garlic powder.
1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, reserved for rolling
– Ghee or cooking spray for use in pans
Preparation
- Spray or oil a small muffin tin with cooking spray and set oven temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- In a large mixing basin, thoroughly incorporate the chopped cheddar, chives, cold mashed potatoes, egg, flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each dough ball with grated Parmesan cheese after rolling it into 1-inch balls.
- Carefully push the greased potato balls into the muffin pan’s cavities to create a puff shape.
- Puffs should be baked for around 15 to 20 minutes, or until they turn a golden brown and are somewhat crunchy on top.
Step 6: After a few minutes of cooling, take them out of the pan. Serve when still warm and savor the sight of them vanishing!
Changes & Hints – Incorporate other components for a novel touch—imagine crumbled cooked bacon, sliced jalapeños for heat, or substitute cheddar with your preferred combination of cheeses.
Instant mashed potatoes are a time-saving alternative that you may use in a pinch. It is important to wait until the mixture reaches room temperature before handling it.
These little puffs are perfect for freezing. Freeze them on a baking sheet for a few minutes when they’ve cooled entirely, and then put them in a freezer bag. Reheat them in the oven until crisp and toasty, then serve.
– Reduce the fat content by replacing half of the potatoes with mashed cauliflower and adding low-fat cheese. Even with a few less calories, it tastes fantastic.
Do not be hesitant to experiment with your cuisine; after all, the joy of cooking is in giving it your own twist. If you’re looking to expand your culinary horizons, start with these Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs.