Step into a world of culinary delight with our guide to creating the perfect "Mom's Potato Puffs." This classic dish, passed down through generations, holds a special place in the hearts of families everywhere. As you embark on this culinary adventure, we'll unravel the secrets of crafting these delectable morsels, ensuring they turn out crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside every time. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and create a dish that will leave your loved ones asking for seconds.
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MOM'S POTATO PUFFS
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
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
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
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 PUFFS
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
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
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
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
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
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.
MOM'S POTATO PUFF CASSEROLE
My mom used to make this often. It's NOT tater tots! Great warming winter meal. NOTE: Don't skip the dill weed. It makes the whole meal.
Provided by WI Cheesehead
Categories Potato
Time 1h
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare Hungry Jack mashed potatoes. Substitute cottage cheese for milk.
- Stir in dill. Care should be taken not to get potatoes pasty.
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet; drain fat.
- Add onion five minutes before end of browning.
- Stir in garlic powder and salt.
- Add mixed vegetables and 2 cans of soup - DO NOT ADD WATER.
- Pour hamburger mix into 9x13 pan and spread evenly.
- Spoon potato mix on top of hamburger mix to make individual clumps for each serving.
- Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until potatoes start to brown.
POTATO PUFF
This is one of those comfort foods my mom makes for me when I was sick as a child. I have always been "sickly" and had pneumonia quite a bit and had to even be home schooled for a while in 1st grade. I could manage to keep this down because it's pretty light and it made me feel special because she always made it at my request.
Provided by Redneck Epicurean
Categories Potato
Time 40m
Yield 1 9
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- To the mashed potatoes, add the butter, milk, and the lightly-beaten egg yolks.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff. Fold them into the well-blended potato mixture.
- Pile the mass into a well-greased baking dish. With the back of a spoon, make pretty waves (like you would a meringue) in the potatoes and sprinkle with paprika. Also, dot with extra butter, if desired.
- Bake at 375 for 20-30 min, just until potatoes start to look a bit dried out and start to brown. Let cool a minute or two and serve.
Tips:
- Use a ricer to get the smoothest potato filling.
- Make sure the potatoes are well-drained before mixing them with the other ingredients, or the puffs will be too wet.
- Don't overmix the dough, or the puffs will be tough.
- Heat the oil to the correct temperature before frying the puffs, or they will not cook evenly.
- Serve the puffs hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Potato puffs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties and potlucks, and they can also be served as a side dish. With a variety of dipping sauces to choose from, potato puffs are a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
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