Mash Bites Recipes

BAKED MASHED POTATO BITES RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat a mini muffin pan (24 cups) with cooking spray.
• Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Cut the potatoes in half. Add the potatoes and garlic cloves to the boiling water. Cook until the potatoes are tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Scoop out and reserve ¼ cup of the cooking water. Drain the potatoes and garlic into a colander. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Mash the potatoes and garlic cloves with the olive oil, pepper and salt until combined. They won't be completely smooth because of the potato skins. If the potatoes are a little dry, mash in some of the reserved cooking water.
• Stir the prosciutto, green onions, Parmesan cheese and parsley into the mashed potatoes. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.
• Using a spoon, place 1 ½ tablespoons of the mashed potato mixture into each muffin tin. Lightly press down the mixture.
• Bake until the potato bites are browned around the edges and starting to brown on top, 25 to 30 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes. Using a small metal spatula, remove the potato bites from the muffin tin and transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with yogurt and parsley, if desired. Serve.

LOADED MASHED POTATO BITES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine potatoes, shredded cheese, bacon and green onions. Divide into eighteen 1/4-cup portions. Shape each portion around a cheese cube to cover completely, forming a ball. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes., In a shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Place egg in a separate shallow bowl. Dip potato balls in egg, then in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere., In an electric skillet or a deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry potato balls, a few at a time, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

MOLTEN MASHED POTATO BITES

Steps:

• Divide the gravy among 8 compartments of an ice cube tray (a silicone one is easiest for removal). Freeze until solid, at least 3 hours or overnight. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
• For the mashed potatoes: Put the potatoes into a medium saucepan, cover with cold water and season with salt. Bring the water to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and mash them or put them through a ricer while still hot. Add the butter and cream; stir until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Shape the potatoes into 8 balls and put on the prepared baking sheet. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
• Pop the frozen gravy cubes out of the tay. Flatten a mashed potato ball in the palm of your hand and press a gravy cube in the center. Press the potatoes around the gravy to encase it completely and reshape into a ball. Repeat with the remaining gravy and potatoes.
• Spread the flour in a shallow bowl. Add the eggs to a second shallow bowl and beat with a pinch of salt. Spread the stuffing crumbs in a third bowl. Roll each ball in the flour, then the egg, then the stuffing crumbs. Return to the baking sheet and refrigerate to firm up while you heat the oil, about 15 minutes.
• Heat 2 inches of oil in a Dutch oven to 325 degrees F. Fry the croquettes in 2 batches, until deep golden brown, about 7 minutes per batch, letting the oil return to temperature in between batches. Drain on paper towels. Season with salt and serve hot.

AIR FRYER FRENCH TOAST BITES

Steps:

• Preheat an air fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, slice angel food cake loaf into 1-inch slices. Cut each slice into thirds, then cut each in half so you will get 6 cubes from each slice.
• Whisk creamer, egg, and cinnamon sugar together in a bowl. Dip each cube into the liquid and place cubes into the air fryer basket.
• Air0fry for 6 minutes. Spray with nonstick spray. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and air-fry for 5 more minutes. Serve immediately with maple syrup for dipping.

EGG BITES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
• Place a thin layer of potato slices in the bottom of each muffin cup. Add a little butter on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes.
• Mix eggs, tomato, bell pepper, spinach, ham, and onion together in a large bowl. Remove muffin tin from oven and ladle the egg mixture over the potatoes. Top each muffin cup with a mozzarella cube.
• Continue baking until egg bites are set, about 20 minutes.

POTATO BITES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with foil or cooking parchment paper; spray foil or paper with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix potatoes, peas, onion, coriander, cumin, salt and red pepper.
• Place bread crumbs in shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, beat eggs and milk with fork or wire whisk. Shape potato mixture by tablespoonfuls into about 1-inch balls. Roll balls in bread crumbs to coat, then dip into egg mixture and coat again with bread crumbs. Place on cookie sheet. Spray tops of balls with cooking spray.
• Bake 10 to 14 minutes or until light golden brown and hot. Serve warm with chutney.