Description
Crispy golden cheesy potato bites bring irresistible comfort straight from home kitchens to dinner tables. Rich potato morsels packed with melted cheese promise a delightful snack you cannot resist savoring.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
Binding and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish and Preparation Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup chopped chives
- Cooking spray or butter for greasing
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F and lightly coat a mini muffin tin with non-stick spray, ensuring complete coverage.
- Combine chilled mashed potatoes with egg, cheddar, chives, flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl, stirring until ingredients are thoroughly integrated.
- Form the potato mixture into compact one-inch spheres, creating uniform bite-sized portions.
- Generously roll each potato sphere in grated Parmesan, creating a crisp outer coating that will transform during baking.
- Carefully position the Parmesan-coated potato balls into muffin cavities, gently pressing to establish a slightly flattened, rounded shape.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 17-22 minutes, watching for a rich golden-brown exterior and crispy texture.
- Remove from oven and allow potato bites to rest for 3-4 minutes, which helps them set and makes removal easier.
- Gently extract the potato bites from the tin using a small offset spatula or butter knife, ensuring they remain intact.
- Serve immediately while warm, presenting these savory, cheese-infused morsels as an irresistible appetizer or side dish.
Notes
- Optimize potato texture by using cold, leftover mashed potatoes for better binding and crispier results.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like Gruyère or gouda to create unique flavor profiles and add depth to the bites.
- Enhance gluten-free options by substituting regular flour with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs for those with dietary restrictions.
- Reduce calories by using Greek yogurt instead of full-fat cheese and incorporating lean protein options like turkey bacon or herbs for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg