What to do?
1. Spray or oil a small muffin tin with cooking spray and set the oven temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
2. In a large mixing bowl, gently stir together the chopped cheddar cheese, chives, cold mashed potatoes, egg, flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
3. Roll each dough ball into 1-inch balls and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
4. Gently press the greased potato balls into the muffin tin wells, forming a flaky shape.
5. The puff pastries should bake for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown and slightly crispy on top.
Step 6: Remove from the pan after a few minutes of cooling. Serve while still warm and enjoy their disappearance!
Modifications and Tips – Add other components for a special twist: think diced fried bacon, sliced jalapeños for more heat, or replace the cheddar with your favorite cheese combination.
A time-saving alternative you can resort to if needed is instant mashed potatoes. It’s important to wait for the mixture to reach room temperature before handling.
These little cabbages are perfect for freezing. When they’re completely cool, freeze them on a baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a freezer bag. Reheat in the oven until crispy and toasty, then serve.
Reduce the fat content by replacing half of the potatoes with mashed cauliflower and adding low-fat cheese. Even with a few fewer calories, this is a fantastic dish.
Don’t be afraid to experiment when cooking. After all, the fun of cooking is putting your own twist on it. If you want to expand your culinary horizons, start with this cheese mashed potato pastry.
