How to Make Baked Potato Puffs - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comfort food, baked potatoes are a classic choice that never fails to satisfy. But if you're looking to add a fun twist to this beloved side dish, then these Baked Potato Puffs are just the ticket. These crispy, fluffy bites are perfect for serving as a snack, appetizer, or even a side dish for a larger meal. Plus, they're incredibly easy to make and can be customized with your favorite toppings to create a dish that's uniquely yours.

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 small baked potato puffs

  • 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

    45 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 21mg
    • Sodium: 37mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 3mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 9mg