Kittencals Cheesy Mashed Potato Puff Bake Food

CRISPY POTATO PUFFS

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.

KITTENCAL'S BAKED CHEESY MASHED POTATO PATTIES/CROQUETTES

Steps:

• Cook the potatoes until fork-tender, transfer to in a large bowl then mash with a potato masher or a fork until fluffy.
• Add in the remaining 10 ingredients; mix very well to combine and adjust all seasonings to taste; cool slightly then mix in the egg.
• At this point you may refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
• Shape about 3 tablespoons of mixture into a ball.
• Roll into the cracker crumbs and place on a baking sheet.
• Press down with hands to flatten just slightly.
• Repeat with remaining mixture.
• Set oven to 375 degrees and bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.

CRISPY CHEDDAR MASHED POTATO PUFFS

Steps:

• MIX 1/2 cup sour cream and chopped chives together in a small bowl. Refrigerate.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Shred 1/2 of cheese to make about 1 cup of shreds. Divide shreds into 8 piles, about 2-inches apart, on a silicone baking mat or parchment paper lined cookie sheet and bake about 5 minutes or until cheese melts and becomes crisp. Let cool 5 minutes and remove from baking sheet. Reduce oven temperature to 180 degrees F.
• Cut the remaining 4 oz. cheese into 8 1/2-inch cubes. Form balls of mashed potato mixture, using an ice cream scoop. Make a small hole in center of each potato ball and fill with one cube Borden® Cheese. Cover with additional mashed potato so cheese is hidden inside. Refrigerate until ready to fry.
• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat to 375 degrees F. Prepare beer batter according to package directions; dip each mashed potato ball into batter, and deep-fry for about 5 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oil, and drain on paper towel. Reheat oil to 375 degrees F between batches. Keep potato puffs warm in the holding oven.
• Place potato puff on a plate; top with dollop of chive cream, a few chives and the Cheddar crisp. Serve immediately.

MAMA'S FAMOUS CHEESY MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE

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, 15 to 20 minutes.
• While the potatoes are cooking, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Drain potatoes and return to the pot. Mash while hot. Add sour cream, butter, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, green onions, salt, and pepper; beat until well blended. Transfer to a 3-quart casserole.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Serve piping hot.

KITTENCAL'S CHEESY MASHED POTATO PUFF BAKE

Steps:

• Set oven to 350°F.
• Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
• To mashed potatoes, add 2 cups cheese, cream or milk, butter, eggs, salt; mix well to combine.
• Cook, stir over very low heat until butter and cheese are melted.
• Spread into prepared baking dish.
• At this point you may cool completely and refrigerate until ready to bake.
• Bake uncovered for 25 minutes or until heated through.
• Sprinkle with remaining cheese bake 5 minutes longer.

CHEESY MASHED POTATO BAKE

Steps:

• Peel and boil the potatoes in a pan of slightly salted water for 30 minutes or until soft.
• Drain the potatoes then mash with as much butter and milk as desired.
• Mash in the grated cheese and mix in a pinch of the mixed herbs, salt and pepper.
• Spoon mash mixture into an oven proof dish so the mashed potato reaches the sides.
• Top with the remaining cheese, paprika for colour and some more herbs if desired.
• Grill/broil under a high heat until golden and bubbling.
• Serve immediately.

KITTENCAL'S MAKE-AHEAD MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Butter a 13 x 9-inch casserole dish.
• Cook potatoes in a large pot of boiling water with 1 tablespoon salt and 1 tablespoon white vinegar until just fork-tender (do not cook the potatoes until very soft just until a fork goes easily into the potatoes all the way)drain and place in a large bowl.
• Using an electric mixer beat the hot potatoes until just semi smooth and still a little chunky (I use my Kitchen Aid stand mixer for this).
• Add in cream cheese, sour cream, butter, onion powder, salt and black pepper; mix until combined and smooth.
• Spread the mixture into prepared baking dish.
• If desired you may sprinkle the top lightly with paprika, then allow to come down to room temperature.
• Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
• When ready to bake set oven to 350 degrees F.
• Bake uncovered for about 25-30 minutes or until hot.
• If desired sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top and return to oven to melt (about 3 minutes).

CHEESY MASHED POTATO BAKE

Steps:

• Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water until tender (about 20 minutes) drain and transfer to a large bowl.
• Add in sour cream, butter, softened cream cheese and cream; beat until smooth.
• Add in shredded cheddar; mix to combine then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
• Transfer to a 2 or 3-quart casserole dish; sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.
• At this point you can cover and refrigerate or bake for about 20-22 minutes.

CHEESY MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Cover and bring to a boil. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until very tender; drain well., In a bowl, mash potatoes. Add cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, onion, egg, salt and pepper; beat until fluffy. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired.

CHEESY POTATO PUFF

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain; mash potatoes. Add 1-3/4 cups cheese, milk, butter and salt; cook and stir over low heat until cheese and butter are melted. Fold in eggs. , Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until golden brown.

CHEESE POTATO PUFF

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large kettle; cover with water. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook until tender. Drain; mash potatoes until smooth. , In a large saucepan, cook and stir the butter, cheese, milk and remaining salt until smooth. Stir into potatoes; fold in eggs. Pour into a greased 3-qt. baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40 minutes or until puffy and golden brown. Sprinkle with chives if desired.