Are you tired of the same old mashed potatoes? Looking for a way to jazz up your side dish game? Well, look no further because I’ve got the perfect recipe for you – Garlic Chive Mashed Potato Puffins. These delightful little puffs are packed with flavor and are sure to impress even the pickiest of eaters. Plus, they’re easy to make and perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a holiday feast.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups firm mashed potatoes, cold
- 1 5.4 oz garlic and herb soft cheese (such as Alouette or Boursin)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese, divided
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbsp chopped chives, divided
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 8 oz container of sour cream or crème fraîche
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. This ensures that your puffins cook evenly and develop a golden crust.
- In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, garlic & herb cheese, 1 cup shredded cheese, beaten eggs, Parmesan cheese, 1 Tbsp chopped chives, garlic salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined and the cheese is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Prepare a 12-cup standard muffin tin by brushing the cups liberally with cooking spray or melted butter. This prevents the puffins from sticking to the pan.
- Divide the potato mixture evenly among the cups using a 4 oz ice cream scoop. This ensures that each puffin is uniform in size and bakes evenly.
- Sprinkle the tops of the puffins with the remaining shredded cheese. This adds a delicious cheesy crust to the top of each puffin.
- Bake for 23-25 minutes, or until the puffins are set and the tops are golden brown. Keep an eye on them towards the end of the baking time to prevent overcooking.
- Once baked, run a knife around the edges of each puffin to loosen them from the muffin tin. This makes it easier to remove them from the pan.
- Serve immediately, with or without a dollop of sour cream, and garnish with the remaining chopped chives. The sour cream adds a cool and creamy contrast to the warm and flavorful puffins.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Servings: 12 puffs
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
So there you have it – a simple yet impressive recipe for Garlic Chive Mashed Potato Puffins that will take your side dish game to the next level. Whether you’re serving them up for a family dinner or a holiday gathering, these puffins are sure to be a hit. Enjoy!
Garlic Chive Mashed Potato Puffins
Ingredients:
3 cups firm mashed potatoes, cold
1 5.4 oz garlic and herb soft cheese (i.e., Alouette or Boursin)
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese, divided
3 large eggs, beaten
2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp chopped chives, divided
1 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 8 oz sour cream or crème fraîche
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
In a medium-size mixing bowl, mix together the mashed potatoes, garlic & herb cheese, 1 cup shredded cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, 1 Tbsp chopped chives, garlic salt, and black pepper until well combined and the cheese is evenly distributed.
Liberally brush the cups of a 12 cup standard muffin tin with cooking spray or melted butter.
Use a 4 oz ice cream scoop to divide the mixture between the cups.
Sprinkle the tops with the remaining shredded cheese.
Bake for 23-25 minutes or until set and the tops are golden.
Run a knife around the edges to loosen.
Serve immediately with or without a dollop of sour cream and garnish with the remaining chopped chives.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
Kcal: 280 kcal | Servings: 12 puffs