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These Golden Cheesy Potato Bites are a simple and flavorful appetizer or snack that’s perfect for using up leftover mashed potatoes. The combination of cheddar, chives, and Parmesan creates a cheesy and savory treat with a lovely golden crust.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Chilled Mashed Potatoes | 3 cups |
| Large Egg | 1 |
| Shredded Cheddar Cheese | 1 cup |
| Chopped Chives | 1/4 cup |
| All-Purpose Flour | 1/4 cup |
| Garlic Powder | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Salt | To taste |
| Pepper | To taste |
| Grated Parmesan Cheese | 1/2 cup |
Instructions:
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a mini muffin pan with cooking spray or butter.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chilled mashed potatoes, large egg, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped chives, all-purpose flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Roll into balls: Take small portions of the potato mixture and roll them into 1-inch balls.
- Coat with Parmesan: Place the grated Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish. Roll each potato ball in the Parmesan cheese, ensuring it is evenly coated.
- Place in muffin pan: Place the Parmesan-coated potato balls into the greased mini muffin pan. Gently press down on each ball to flatten it slightly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the potato bites are golden brown and slightly crispy on the edges.
- Cool and serve: Remove the mini muffin pan from the oven and let the Golden Cheesy Potato Bites cool slightly before serving warm. Enjoy these tasty little bites!
