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recipe golden cheesy mashed potato puffs
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 20 puffs 1x
- Diet: General
Description
These golden potato puffs feature a crispy exterior and a fluffy, cheesy mashed potato interior with a creamy, herbed cream cheese center. Perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or family meal, they’re bursting with flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 800g (2 lb) Potatoes, peeled and cubed: Russet or Yukon Gold recommended.
- 60g (4 Tbsp) Unsalted Butter: For richness and smoothness.
- 120ml (½ cup) Milk: Whole milk preferred for creaminess.
- 100g (1 cup) Cheddar Cheese, shredded: Sharp cheddar for classic flavor.
- 50g (½ cup) Parmesan Cheese, grated: Adds salty, umami depth.
- 1 tsp (5ml) Dry Mustard: Enhances cheesy flavor.
- Salt and Pepper: To taste.
- 150g (1 ¼ cup) All-Purpose Flour: Binds the potatoes.
- 2 Large Eggs, beaten: Adds richness and structure.
- 200g (2 cups) Panko Breadcrumbs: For a crispy coating.
- 1 tsp (5g) Ground Turmeric: Adds color and earthy notes.
- 1 tsp (5g) Smoked Paprika: Adds smoky flavor.
- 15ml (1 Tbsp) Olive Oil: For coating.
- 150g (5 oz) Cream Cheese, softened: For a herbed filling.
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) Fresh Chives, chopped: Adds onion flavor.
- 1 tsp (5ml) Fresh Thyme Leaves, minced: Adds earthy aroma.
- 1 tsp (5ml) Lemon Zest: Brightens the filling.
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) Olive Oil: For the drizzle.
- 1 tsp (5ml) Lemon Juice: Adds tang to the drizzle.
- 1 tsp (5ml) Thyme-infused Olive Oil: For extra thyme flavor.
Instructions
- Boil and Mash Potatoes: Boil cubed potatoes until tender, then mash with butter and milk.
- Create Cheesy Mash: Add cheddar, Parmesan, and mustard to the mashed potatoes; season.
- Bind the Mash: Stir in flour and eggs until combined; cool slightly.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Center: Combine cream cheese, chives, thyme, and lemon zest.
- Assemble Puffs: Roll potato mixture into balls, fill with cream cheese, and seal.
- Coat in Crumbs: Roll puffs in seasoned panko breadcrumbs.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway.
- Prepare Lemon-Thyme Drizzle: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and thyme oil.
- Garnish and Serve: Drizzle with lemon-thyme oil and garnish with chives and paprika.
Notes
For extra crispiness, don’t overcrowd the baking sheet and brush the puffs with olive oil before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 puffs
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg