Description
Savory cheesy potato puffs blend crisp exterior with creamy potato goodness from French culinary traditions. Golden-brown treats deliver comfort and elegance in each delightful bite you’ll savor with pure pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) mashed potatoes (leftover)
- 1 cup (240 ml) cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml) breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup (60 ml) Parmesan cheese (grated)
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsps chives (chopped, optional)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Cooking spray or oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preparation: Set oven racks and collect necessary equipment for crafting potato puffs.
- Temperature Setup: Activate oven to 400°F, creating optimal environment for crispy texture development.
- Ingredient Fusion: Combine mashed potatoes, sharp cheddar, Parmesan, chives, garlic powder, and seasonings in a mixing bowl, blending until uniformly incorporated.
- Egg Integration: Whisk eggs thoroughly, creating a smooth binding agent for potato mixture.
- Shaping Technique: Mold potato mixture into consistent spheres or compact patties, ensuring even size and consistent cooking potential.
- Coating Process: Dip potato formations into whisked eggs, then roll through breadcrumb landscape to establish a crisp, golden exterior.
- Baking Procedure: Strategically arrange coated potato puffs on spray-coated baking sheet, maintaining slight separation, and transfer to preheated oven.
- Cooking Monitoring: Bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for deep golden-brown coloration and crisp exterior indicating perfect doneness.
- Serving Presentation: Remove from oven, allow brief resting period, and serve immediately to maintain optimal temperature and textural integrity.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Organize all ingredients and tools before starting to ensure smooth cooking process and minimize kitchen stress.
- Egg Coating Technique: Fully submerge potato puffs in whisked eggs for complete coverage, creating a crispy, golden exterior that locks in flavor.
- Breadcrumb Magic: Gently roll potato puffs in breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to create an even, crunchy coating that will crisp beautifully in the oven.
- Temperature Perfection: Watch carefully during last 5 minutes of baking to achieve that ideal golden-brown color without burning the delicate exterior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg