Description
Garlic chive mashed potato puffins deliver a delightful twist on classic comfort cuisine. Crispy exterior and creamy interior invite hungry diners to savor these irresistible potato clouds you’ll want to devour immediately.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups firm mashed potatoes, cold
- 1 (5.4 oz / 153 g) garlic and herb soft cheese (e.g., Alouette or Boursin)
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese, divided
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1 (8 oz / 227 g) sour cream or crème fraîche
- 2 tbsps grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsps chopped chives, divided
Instructions
- Prepare Oven: Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C), creating an optimal baking environment for the potato puffins.
- Create Base Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes with garlic and herb cheese, sharp cheddar, and parmesan, blending thoroughly to develop a rich, complex flavor profile.
- Bind and Season: Incorporate eggs, chives, garlic salt, and black pepper, whisking until the mixture becomes smooth and well-integrated, ensuring even distribution of herbs and seasonings.
- Prepare Baking Vessel: Generously coat a muffin tin with cooking spray or melted butter, creating a non-stick surface for easy release of the puffins.
- Fill and Top: Scoop the potato mixture into muffin cups, filling to the brim, and sprinkle an additional layer of shredded cheddar on top to create a golden, crispy cheese crust.
- Bake and Finish: Slide the muffin tin into the preheated oven and bake for 23-25 minutes until the tops turn golden-brown and the puffins set firmly.
- Serve and Garnish: Carefully loosen the puffins from the tin, plate immediately, and optionally crown with a dollop of sour cream or crème fraîche, finishing with a sprinkle of fresh chives for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Cheese Selection Matters: Choose high-quality, flavorful cheeses that melt smoothly for the most robust and creamy potato puffins.
- Perfect Texture Technique: Ensure mashed potatoes are thoroughly chilled and well-drained to prevent excess moisture that could compromise the puffins’ structure.
- Non-Stick Crucial Step: Generously grease muffin tin with butter or cooking spray to guarantee easy removal and prevent sticking.
- Temperature Precision: Watch baking time closely, as ovens vary; golden-brown tops and firm centers indicate perfectly cooked potato puffins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg