Best 9 Baked Potato Puffs Recipes

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Baked potato puffs are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or side dish that is perfect for any occasion. This versatile dish can be customized with a variety of fillings and toppings, making it a great way to use up leftover ingredients or create a unique and flavorful dish. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or an impressive appetizer for a party, baked potato puffs are sure to be a hit. Read on to discover the best baked potato puff recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

MOM'S POTATO PUFFS



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My mother would always cook extra mashed potatoes so us kids could have these delicious puffs the next day. Over the years I have experimented with her basic recipe and sometimes will add grated cheddar cheese, chopped green onions and bacon bits to the mixture. I have also added corn niblets for a really different tasting puff.

Provided by PATTI PEARSON

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed potatoes
1 egg, beaten
1 quart vegetable oil for deep frying

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix in the mashed potatoes and egg until well blended.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or heavy deep skillet to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C). Carefully drop the potato mixture by spoonfuls into the hot oil, and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from oil to drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 297.1 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

POTATO PUFFS



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I give this recipe out often. It's suitable for any meal, and a terrific use of leftover potatoes. They're great alongside sandwiches or hamburgers. -June Mullins, Livonia, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 8 puffs.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large eggs, separated
2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or chives
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
2 to 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat egg yolks. Add potatoes, Parmesan cheese, parsley, onion and garlic powder; mix well. Beat egg whites until stiff; fold into the potato mixture. Brush eight muffin cups or small ramekins generously with melted butter. Divide potato mixture into cups. Brush remaining butter over potatoes. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 223mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRISPY POTATO PUFFS



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Crispy coating surrounds a velvety potato filling in these adorable puffs. They make a perfect side for meats and poultry. Best of all, the recipe makes 2 dozen, so you can use just the number you need for dinner.-Eva Tomlinson, Bryan, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings (2 puffs each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 pounds cubed peeled potatoes (about 11 cups)
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups crushed cornflakes
6 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain; return to pan., Mash potatoes, gradually adding milk, butter and salt; stir in cheese. Transfer to a large bowl; refrigerate, covered, 2 hours or until firm enough to shape., In a shallow dish, combine cornflakes and sesame seeds. Shape potato mixture into 1-1/2-in. balls; roll in cornflake mixture. Place on greased baking sheets. Bake 7-9 minutes or until golden brown., Freeze option: Place unbaked puffs on baking sheets; cover and freeze until firm. Transfer to resealable plastic freezer bags. Freeze up to 3 months. To use, preheat oven to 400°. Place frozen potato puffs on greased baking sheets. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 466mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BAKED POTATO PUFFS



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The hardest line cook job I ever had was at the Carnelian Room, where on a busy night I'd prepare over 250 steaks and chops. The biggest challenge was frying French potato puffs to order. Called pommes dauphine, it's one of the finest foods ever invented. To save your kitchen from that deep fryer smell, I wanted to try a baked version. I was very happy with the results. Even though they weren't as dark and crispy as the fried version, the inside was virtually identical. Enjoy these as a warm snack with a dip, or to go alongside some eggs or grilled steak.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 small Yukon gold potatoes, or as needed, quartered
½ cup water
¼ cup butter
kosher salt to taste
½ cup flour
2 large eggs
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Butter 24 mini muffin cups.
  • Combine water and butter in a saucepan over medium heat and season with salt. Heat until butter melts and starts to bubble. Stir in flour until mixture pulls away from the pan and comes together into a dough.
  • Transfer pastry dough to a bowl. Spread in the bowl and let cool, about 5 minutes. Mix in eggs using a spatula until dough is very soft and sticky. Add 2 cups of the mashed potatoes and mix until well combined. Add a pinch of salt, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg. Give it one last mix.
  • Scoop potato dough into the greased muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and puffed, about 20 minutes. Let rest for 1 minute before removing puffs onto a wire rack. Let cool for 5 minutes and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 20.6 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 37.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

POTATO PUFFS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large russet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled
Kosher or sea salt
1/4 cup whole milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg plus 3 egg yolks
Peanut or vegetable oil, for deep-frying (about 8 cups)

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes in a medium pot and cover with cold water; season with salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook until fork-tender, about 20 minutes; drain. Pass the potatoes through a ricer into a large bowl or mash with a potato masher until smooth.
  • Combine the milk, butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 cup water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat, add the flour and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until incorporated. Return the saucepan to the stove and cook over low heat, stirring, until the mixture comes together and pulls away from the side of the pan, about 1 minute. Continue stirring until the mixture is slightly shiny, about 4 more minutes.
  • Transfer the mixture to a stand mixer and beat with the paddle attachment on medium-high speed, about 1 minute. Add half of the mashed potatoes and the whole egg and beat until incorporated. Add the remaining potatoes and the egg yolks and beat until creamy and smooth, about 1 more minute. Transfer the mixture to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch round tip. Set a large piece of parchment paper on a cutting board. Pipe about 24 mounds (1 to 1 1/2 inches each) of the potato mixture on the parchment. Cut the parchment between the mounds with a paring knife so each puff sits on its own piece of paper.
  • Heat 2 inches of peanut oil in a large pot until a deep-fry thermometer registers 325 degrees F. Working in batches, carefully invert each puff into the oil, leaving it on the parchment. The parchment will fall off as the puffs cook; remove with tongs. Fry until golden, turning as needed, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels; season with salt.

BAKED POTATO POPPERS



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These crispy potato puffs unabashedly copy, but far surpass, the commercial brand found in the frozen section of your supermarket. Baked rather than deep-fried, they are perfectly crispy on the outside and meltingly soft on the inside. They will fool even the most die-hard tater tot fiend. You can't stop eating them. Panko bread crumbs are essential to the dish's success, providing the crispiest crunch. Excerpted from "Mad Hungry Cravings" by Lucinda Scala Quinn, Artisan Books, March 2013.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 24 poppers

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large russet (baking) potatoes (about 1 pound)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 large egg yolk
1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees, with a rack in the middle position. Put a rimmed baking sheet in the oven to preheat. Peel and grate the potatoes, and transfer to a large bowl. Cover with boiling water by two inches. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes in a colander and rinse thoroughly with cold water. Squeeze the potatoes to remove excess moisture, and transfer back to the large bowl. Add the flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and egg yolk and fold into the potatoes.
  • Spread the panko on another rimmed baking sheet. With wet hands, pinch off tablespoons of the potato mixture, form into balls, and coat with the panko crumbs.
  • Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven and coat with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Quickly transfer the poppers to the baking sheet and drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Bake for about 30 minutes, flipping once, until golden brown and crispy. Serve with ketchup.

TWICE BAKED POTATO PUFFS



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A great way to use left over mashed potatoes. I made this up just for that reason, but they sure are yummy. If you don't have leftover mashed potatoes, make your favorite mashed potatoes and refrigerate until cold. Make sure the mashed potatoes are seasoned already. The yield on this is an estimation.

Provided by Chef Jean

Categories     Potato

Time 28m

Yield 20-24 puffs, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups mashed potatoes, cold
1 cup sour cream
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 eggs
1 tablespoon salt
3 teaspoons black pepper

Steps:

  • Whip all ingredients on high until slightly fluffy. They won't be really fluffy.
  • Line a baking sheet with waxed or parchment paper and lightly grease with oil or cooking spray.
  • Scoop potato mixture with an ice cream scoop and place about 1/2 inch apart on baking sheet.
  • Bake at 425F for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.1, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 60.5, Sodium 1263.8, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.8, Protein 8.1

GARLICKY POTATO PUFFS



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This recipe allows you to do something a little fancier than garlic mashed potatoes with not much more effort or time. Flour can be substituted for the potato starch, but I think the potato starch is much better in terms of flavor for this recipe. Serves 4, number of puffs will be dependent on how large you make each of them.

Provided by FlemishMinx

Categories     Potato

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs potatoes
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 tablespoons potato starch
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
paprika, for garnishing (optional)

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 400°F.
  • Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and allow to stand until needed.
  • Peel, dice, and boil potatoes till tender; mash with a potato masher.
  • Add all ingredients to the potatoes and mix well.
  • Place large tablespoons of the mixture in a buttered baking dish or on a cookie sheet.
  • Sprinkle each with paprika, if desired.
  • Bake in the oven for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.4, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 113.4, Sodium 654.6, Carbohydrate 44.8, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 2.2, Protein 8.3

BAKED CHEESY SAMOSA PUFFS



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Snacks are a crucial component of every Diwali party, and these baked samosa puffs have crispy pastry encasing a cheesy, potato-stuffed interior.

Provided by Rachel Gurjar

Time 1h30m

Yield Makes 18

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb. russet potatoes (about 2 large), scrubbed
1 Tbsp. plus 1½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or 2¾ tsp. Morton kosher salt, plus more
2 Tbsp. avocado oil or vegetable oil
½ tsp. cumin seeds
½ tsp. mustard seeds
⅛ tsp. asafetida
1 medium serrano chile or 2 green Thai chiles, finely chopped
1 1" piece ginger, peeled, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. ground coriander
½ tsp. ground turmeric
6 oz. cheddar, cut into ¼" cubes
3 Tbsp. coarsely chopped cilantro
1 Tbsp. plus 1½ tsp. fresh lime juice
1 tsp. garam masala
1 tsp. sugar
2 sheets frozen puff pastry (two 14-oz. packages or one 17.3-oz. package), thawed
All-purpose flour (for dusting)
1 large egg, beaten to blend
Ketchup, green chutney, or hot sauce (for serving)

Steps:

  • Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 400°. Place potatoes in a medium saucepan and pour in cold water to cover by 1". Season generously with salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are very tender, 25-30 minutes. Drain potatoes and let sit until cool enough to handle.
  • Peel potatoes, then place in a large bowl and mash with a potato masher or fork until mostly smooth with some pea-size pieces remaining.
  • Heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium. Cook cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and asafetida, stirring, until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Add chile and ginger and cook, stirring, until softened, about 30 seconds. Stir in coriander, turmeric, and 1 Tbsp. plus 1½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or 2¾ tsp. Morton kosher salt; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add potatoes and mix until spiced oil is thoroughly incorporated. Return potato mixture to bowl and let cool.
  • Stir cheese, cilantro, lime juice, garam masala, and sugar into potato mixture. Taste and season with more salt if needed.
  • Unfold puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface and cut into eighteen 2½" squares. Roll out each square to about 4½", then divide between 2 parchment-lined baking sheets.
  • Working one at a time, brush edges of pastry with egg. Spoon a heaping tablespoonful of potato mixture onto center of each square. Fold pastry in half by bringing one of the top corners up and over filling and matching it up with the opposite bottom corner to make a triangle. Pinch edges together to seal, then crimp with a fork. Brush tops with egg. Chill puffs 15 minutes.
  • Bake puffs until pastry is golden brown and cheese is melted, 25-30 minutes. (Some cheese may ooze out and that is okay.)
  • Serve puffs with ketchup, green chutney, or hot sauce for dipping.

Tips:

  • Use the Right Potatoes: Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Idaho potatoes for the best results. These potatoes will hold their shape well and become fluffy when mashed.
  • Cook the Potatoes Properly: Make sure the potatoes are cooked thoroughly before mashing them. This will ensure that they are soft and smooth.
  • Season the Mashed Potatoes Well: Don't be afraid to season the mashed potatoes generously. Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder are all great additions.
  • Add Cheese for Extra Flavor: If you want to add some extra flavor to your potato puffs, stir in some grated cheddar cheese or Parmesan cheese before baking.
  • Use a Cookie Scoop for Easy Forming: A cookie scoop is a great tool for forming the potato puffs. It helps to ensure that the puffs are all the same size and shape.
  • Don't Overcrowd the Baking Sheet: Make sure to leave enough space between the potato puffs on the baking sheet so that they can cook evenly.
  • Bake Until Golden Brown: Bake the potato puffs until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.

Conclusion:

Baked potato puffs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. They are perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to holiday parties. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these tasty treats that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a new way to enjoy potatoes, give baked potato puffs a try!

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