Description
Cheese and Chive Potato Puffs are a delightful combination of creamy mashed potatoes, rich cheeses, and fresh chives. These bite-sized snacks are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a cozy family dinner. With their crispy exterior and cheesy interior, they are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. Easy to prepare and customizable to suit your taste, these puffs can be served warm alongside sour cream for an extra layer of flavor. Make them ahead of time and freeze for quick snacks or appetizers that will impress guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lb yellow flesh potatoes
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp milk
- 3 eggs
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 ¼ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh chives
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Peel and dice the yellow flesh potatoes. Boil in salted water until tender. Drain and mash with butter and milk.
- Cool the mashed potatoes completely. Combine cooled mash with eggs, cheeses, chives, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a muffin tin and sprinkle grated parmesan into each cup.
- Fill each muffin cup with potato mixture, top with remaining cheddar cheese, and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before removing from the tin. Serve warm with sour cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 puffs (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 140mg