Introduction:

If you have some leftover mashed potatoes, or if you simply want to try out a new way of serving mashed potatoes, then you need to try making Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs with Sour Cream & Parmesan. While the outside is crunchy, the inside of these mashed potato puffs is full of cheese and sour cream makes them even better. These are great for adults as well as children and can be served as an appetizer, a side dish or a snack.

Ingredients:

2 cups mashed potatoes (prepared, preferably chilled)

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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup sour cream

1/4 cup chopped fresh chives (or green onions)

1 large egg

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Salt and black pepper to taste

1 cup breadcrumbs (for coating)

Vegetable oil (for frying, or you can bake them)

Instructions:

Preheat Oven (if Baking):

If you plan to bake the puffs, preheat the oven to 400F/C 200F.

Prepare the Mixture:

Using a large bowl, add the mashed potatoes, grated parmesan cheese, sour cream, chopped chives and an egg. Blend the ingredients until they are fully integrated.

Sieve in flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Mix all ingredients until everything is nicely homogenized. The mixture should be thick and moldable.

Shape the puffs: Cocine a portion of the potato mixture (about 1 inch) using a small cookie scoop, or using your hands. Using hands, eatoku shape the potato mixture into small ball pneumatic tubes measuring about one inch or circle.

Coat the puffs: Each ball should be rolled in the breadcrumbs and pressed lightly to help stick the covering. In case of breadcrumbs not sticking well to puffs, they can be first dipped in beaten egg, then rolled over breadcrumbs.

Cook the puffs: Pour oil in a deep frying pan or use deep fryer and heat it to 175°C. Fry the potato puffs off in several batches of golden brown puffs till crisp about 3 to 4 minutes per batch in all. With a slotted spoon, remove and drain on paper towels.

For baking: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick baking mat and place the puffs on it. They can be oil brushed lightly or not. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or till crisp and golden brown, turning halfway through.

Serve: The cheesy mashed potato puffs should be served warm garnished with extra chives or parmesan cheese if any or desire.

Hints for success:

Use chilled mashed potatoes: Use of cold mashed potatoes makes it more convenient to make puffs as they hardly stick to surfaces or one another Chilling potato dough composition into puffs: Cold dough is easy to work and lump into puffs. dough composition into puffs. a cold dough is easy to work on as forming and lumping into puffs. consistency: Make sure that the mixture of potato is not too runny as to get watery shape but rather thick enough to stand. Too loose then add a little more flour if necessary to achieve the above.

Ensuring Even Cooking: When pan-frying or baking the puffs, ensure that the puffs are placed optimally so that they are crisp and evenly cooked throughout.

Health Benefits:

Potatoes – Vegetables and fruits like potatoes are beneficial because they supply vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin C and potassium.

Cheese and Sour Cream – These help in enhancing taste and in adding richness but moderation while utilizing them can be great in dietary use.

Nutritional Information: (Per puff, assuming to be 24 puffs, and frying)

Calories – 60

Protein – 2g

Carbohydrates – 8g

Fat – 3g

Saturated fat – 1.5g

Cholesterol – 20mg

Sodium – 150mg

Fiber – 1g

Variations and Substitutions:

Cheese Varieties – Try using others such as cheddar or gouda or gruyere for an alternative flavor.

Herbs – Sprinkle in spices such as leaves of the herb parsley and dill for additional flavor.

Spicy Kick – Add a smidge of red pepper flakes or hot sauce to the batter for a slight fiery flavor.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q: Can I prepare blades ahead of time? A: Yes. Puffs can be made in advance. You assemble and store in the chiller until you want to prepare them. The units can also be kept in the freezer only that when cooking them do it straight from the freezer and increase the cooking time by a couple of minutes.

Q: Can I prepare dishes of the crust using instant mashed potatoes? A: Instant mashed potatoes can be utilised only when there is a clear necessity as mashing fresh potatoes is ideal. In case it is done, use good quantities of seasoning and also make sure that it is very thick.

I would like to keep the puffs crispy. Can you share how this is done? All such products should be completely coated with breadcrumbs and not exceeded at cooking whether fried or baked. In the case of baking, oiling it lightly will help in making it crispy.

Conclusion:

Even though the title sounds too long and informal a dish named Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs with Sour Cream and Parmesan can give the rustic, every day, mashed potatoes an elegant, sophisticated and tasty, get me another serving please snack or side dish. These puffs will delight everyone at any time be it early in the morning or for a wonderful dinner as an appetizer, or even better, at a meal – as something fun. Try and taste these irresistible bites and they will soon be a staple in your cooking!