Potato Puffins
Elevate your comfort food experience with these irresistible Potato Puffins! This delightful recipe features creamy mashed potatoes blended with zesty garlic and fresh chives, all baked into golden perfection. Perfect for family dinners or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer at gatherings, these fluffy bites are not only easy to make but also versatile enough to pair with a variety of dips and dishes. Serve them alongside sour cream or chive dip, or enjoy them as part of your brunch spread. With their rich flavor and fun presentation, Potato Puffins are sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups firm mashed potatoes (cold)
- 5.4 oz garlic and herb soft cheese
- 1.5 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
- 3 large eggs (beaten)
- 8 oz sour cream or crème fraîche
- Fresh chives
- Garlic salt
- Black pepper
- 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbsp chopped chives (for mixing and garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cold mashed potatoes, garlic herb cheese, 1 cup cheddar cheese, beaten eggs, Parmesan cheese, chives, garlic salt, and black pepper; mix until well combined.
- Grease a muffin tin and fill each cup with the mixture using an ice cream scoop.
- Top with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 23-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before removing from the tin and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puffin (45g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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