Description
Irresistible Golden Cheesy Mashed Potato Bites elevate comfort food with crispy exteriors and creamy centers. Packed with sharp cheddar and herbs, these bite-sized delights promise a delectable journey through rich, cheesy flavors you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese and Potato Base:
- 3 cups (710 ml) chilled mashed potatoes
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
Binding and Seasoning:
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped chives
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F (200C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal non-stick surface.
- Create a comprehensive mixture by thoroughly blending mashed potatoes with egg, cheddar cheese, chives, flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until ingredients are completely integrated.
- Utilize hands or a small cookie scoop to craft uniform 1-inch spherical potato formations with consistent texture and shape.
- Meticulously coat each potato sphere with grated Parmesan cheese, ensuring complete and even coverage for maximum crispiness.
- Arrange the cheese-coated potato bites on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining slight separation to promote uniform cooking and crisp exterior.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and roast for 15-20 minutes, monitoring until the exterior transforms into a golden, crunchy shell.
- After removing from the oven, allow the potato bites to rest briefly, enabling slight cooling and helping them maintain structural integrity. Serve while warm for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Create uniform potato balls by using a cookie scoop for consistent sizing and professional appearance.
- Chill the mixture for 15-20 minutes before shaping to help the balls hold their structure and prevent crumbling during baking.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and better binding of the potato mixture.
- For gluten-free version, replace regular flour with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs to maintain texture and crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 193 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 365 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg