Potato,
Cheese & Cayenne Puffs
source: recipe and
photograph crated by www.finedinings.com
make these easy
puffs ahead of time... reheat in microwave oven
serve them for lunch with a salad
or with a main entree
6 servings
1 cup cold mashed potatoes
2 teaspoons fresh parsley chopped
1 teaspoon dried Thyme
2 teaspoons fresh chives snipped
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese grated
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne according to taste
salt and pepper to taste
2 eggs, separatedGenerously
butter six 1/2 cup ramekins with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside.
In a medium sized bowl mix together potatoes, parsley, thyme, chives, parmesan
cheese and baking powder. In a small saucepan heat the milk, the
remaining 1 tablespoon butter and cayenne, add to the potato cheese mixture
blending well. Season with salt and pepper; whisk in the egg yolks.
Beat the egg whites to soft peaks and fold into the potato mixture. Spoon into
ramekins and bake at 425° degrees F. for 20 to 25 minutes or until the puffs
rise and are golden brown.
The puffs can be served immediately or baked ahead
of time; heat briefly in a microwave oven or serve room temperature. This
is an easy delicious lunch
idea to use up
leftover mashed potatoes. Serve with a fresh green
salad.
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