Description
Garlic chive mashed potato puffins blend comfort and creativity with a playful twist on classic potato sides. Crispy edges and fluffy interiors showcase delightful herbal notes, making these savory treats perfect for gathering friends around delicious homemade goodness you’ll want to share.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups firm mashed potatoes, cold
- 1 (5.4 ounces / 153 grams) 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 ounces / 227 grams) sour cream or crème fraîche
Cheese and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Herbs:
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives, divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a sizzling 400°F (200°C), ensuring a perfectly heated cooking environment for the potato delights.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, amalgamate the chilled mashed potatoes with a medley of cheeses, incorporating garlic and herb cheese, sharp cheddar, and parmesan for a rich, complex flavor profile.
- Crack fresh eggs into the potato mixture, whisking them into the creamy base to provide structure and binding for the puffins.
- Infuse the mixture with finely chopped chives, creating pockets of herbaceous brightness throughout the preparation.
- Season generously with garlic salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring a well-balanced and aromatic seasoning.
- Thoroughly blend all ingredients until the cheeses are evenly distributed and the mixture achieves a smooth, consistent texture.
- Prepare a standard muffin tin by generously coating each cup with cooking spray or melted butter, creating a non-stick surface for easy removal.
- Carefully distribute the potato mixture into the muffin cups, filling each to the brim with a 4 oz ice cream scoop for uniform portions.
- Sprinkle an additional layer of shredded cheddar across the tops, creating a golden, crispy cheese crust.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 23-25 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and firm set.
- Once baked, delicately loosen the puffins by running a knife around the edges of each cup.
- Plate immediately, optionally garnishing with a dollop of sour cream or crème fraîche and a final sprinkle of fresh chives for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Customize these cheesy potato puffins by experimenting with different herbs like rosemary or thyme for added depth of flavor.
- Leftover mashed potatoes work perfectly, making this recipe an excellent way to transform day-old potatoes into a delightful new dish.
- Store any unused puffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg