Crispy Parmesan Potato Puffs.
Don’t be shy.
I found this gem a few weeks ago while sorting through Mother Lovett’s recipes… and aren’t these the best ones ever? I KNOW.
Yellowed newspaper and all. I don’t even get a newspaper. I don’t even read one. I live a sad, sorry life.
So, I’ve been hoarding this recipe for a few weeks waiting for the right day to hit it up, and apparently yesterday was it.
Because I was hungry.
Because it was raining? Because I was craving cloud-like puffed potatoes? Because I wanted something crunchy? Because I needed something to smother in Bone Suckin’ Sauce?
I’m going with all of the above.
I know it doesn’t really sound like something can be crispy and puffy at the same time… but guess what? It totally can. Crispy on the outside, soft and light on the inside. Yes yes and yes. And yes again. These are fabulously fantastic and make me want to only eat potatoes for the rest of my existence.
I’m cool with it.
Crispy Parmesan Potato Puffs
makes about 70 puffs
2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
2 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced green onions
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3-4 cups seasoned panko bread crumbs
Add potatoes to a large pot of boiling water and cook until fork tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and add back to the pot, then mash with salt, pepper, butter and milk. Stir in parmesan and onions, then place the mixture in the fridge to cool for 15-20 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Remove potatoes from fridge and roll into 1-inch balls. Dip in beaten egg, then cover in bread crumbs. Place on a baking sheet 1-2 inches apart, and hit each with a quick spritz of olive oil or cooking spray. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until outside is crispy.
Note: I know this sounds like a fabulous idea for leftover mashed potatoes, but I can’t say for sure that the potatoes will hold up – it depends on the actual recipe you use and how much butter is added.
Are you thinking what I’m thinking?? SWEET POTATOES.
161 Comments on “Crispy Parmesan Potato Puffs.”
Hell yah! This would be awesome with sweet potatoes!!! I need to try this, what a cool recipe! Mother Lovette must of been an awesome cook!
I’ve always only wanted to eat potatoes for the rest of my life. Seriously. A potato every day. And Bone suckin’ sauce is so good I want to bathe in it. And then lick myself every day.
Oh yes I did.
I just had something like this the other night at a social..I was wondering how to make them! Thank you for reading my mind and posting this..:)..They were yummy!
There is much enjoyment sorting through old recipes. This one does look like a winner. Such great little bites!
Don’t hate me… but I’m totally envisioning these made with sweet potatoes. They’d probably turn out too soft, but I just prefer the orange spud to its white cousin. I’ll have to give it a try. Either way, the potato puffs look like a perfect party horse d’oeuvre!
I want to make a batch, dip them in bbq sauce or yellow mustard and call it dinner tonight :)
Totally do it – they were my lunch almost the exact same way!
It’s sort of like making a twice-baked potato or some other potato dish where you cook something and then take that goodness and make it even better by adding the cheese and breadcrumbs and bake it…I don’t even “love” potatoes but I’d love these!
Oh hello!!! I’m definitely trying these soon. They are beautiful & I love everything about them!!
holy crap, 70 PUFFS?! that’s a ton of puffs…looks like you need me to come out there and help you eat them.
i’ll sacrifice :)
Ooooh yes I was hoping you were thinking sweet potatoes!! Your recipe title sounds much more delicious than “Crusty Potato Tidbits”! ;)
Seriously, right? I did not like that name at all.
Ooh, these would be fun with sweet potatoes!
Awwwe, I love those old news clipping recipes. How cool. The good ones never die.
These are so fancy and simple at the same time. You have a goldmine of recipes on your hands!
These look insanely good. I like the idea of little potato bites you can pop into your mouth one after the other!
Oh my gosh, I’m in LOVE! These look amazing!
Yum! Looks delish! In regards to your little note about making them with left over mashed potatoes, lets be real…are there EVER mash potatoes left to be left over?
Excellent point!
I am a fan of this idea!! I would be one to try it with those refrigerated country crock potatoes. I know that sounds pathetic, but I’m incredibly lazy when it comes to preparing savory food. (hehe)
Oooh, and I heart old newspaper recipes. :)
When you make desserts like yours, there is NO reason to cook savory food. :)
I would be all over these! I have a slight addiction to potatoes right now. I would say to an embarrassing degree, but I haven’t given details so we will leave it at that. I need to make these dairy free immediately!
I……I just…..just can’t even….I….you…..it’s……..ugh……ILOVEIT.
Get in mah belly!
These look delicious! Would you do the sweet potatoes sweet or savory? For some reason I’m not a sweet sweet potato fan :)
While I love sweet sweet potatoes, you make an excellent point. This would be awesome-sauce with some chili powder or something to give it just a little bite.
Gah, I’m not even sure! I think I’d do both. :)
First of all, crusty potato tidbits sounds like something I’d find under the stove or sofa. Just sayin’
Second, this is TOTALLY breakfast today! I need to finish my Christmas shopping and carbs give you energy… riiiight? ;)
Ew, seriously right? What a horrible name.
Oh yeah! I’m going with the sweet potatoes, but these look scrumptious, too.
They also look really fun to eat and one of my first thoughts upon seeing those cute little balls was…
“Food Fight!”
I’ve never even been in a food fight, but these look like they would be a good weapon.
I’m sorry.
I think I’ll have my coffee now…
You’re right. Now I sort of want to throw one of these at my husband and see what happens.
Yum! This is such a fun recipe!
Oh my…these lood amazing! This would be a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes, and would be perfect for a cocktail party! I love your idea of using sweet potatoes…DO IT! ;-)
Oh man…as someone of Irish descent, I am genetically programmed to love anything and everything involving potatoes. This is smaaaaashing.
Me too. At ager 5 I used to tell people that potatoes were my favorite food.
Ahh I just had Christmas cookies for breakfast and could totally move right along to these…
These would be divine smothered in some marinara sauce. Maybe you cold do like a chipotle sweet potato ball to give it a little kick, might be yummy!
Well how about that, the potato skins I was going to make for Christmas Eve just got switched to these!
yum, these look great!
Wow that’s so cool and looks yummy. I love that I can qualify must of your recipes as “cool”!
I was thinking about adding bacon, but sure, sweet potatoes work too. ;)
Um, I like your idea better.
YES! Sweet potatoes would be great in this!!
Love these! So cute!
I found this recipe through pintrest! it looks so so yummy and Im thinking about making it for Christmas eve yummmm, but what dipping sauce would go good with these good bites?!
I really think ANY dipping sauce would – think anything you would use with french fries. I ate them with BBQ sauce, my husband ate them with ketchup… but last night I had truffle mayo and I’m thinking that would be amazing with these!
I want these now! I will be making these next week after Chirstmas and all the baking slows down. Such a great idea!
I’d pop these like candy. Fo shurz!
Yum!!!! I loove potatoes in any form! :D Can’t wait to try out this recipe!
They’re like super fancy tots. Like if a tot wore a tuxedo.
Hehehe. I second this.
DONT MIND ME, I’M JUST GOING TO EAT A BALL OF CHEESE
Hahahah!
These look wonderful! I would like to try a sweet potato variation, with a little cinnamon & brown sugar. So many possibilities!
Yeeeeah that sounds amazing.
I cherish those old yellowed newspaper recipes that have been passed down. I don’t get a newspaper either. I get most of my news from Twitter (SAD!) Everything is just right in the world with these. LOVE IT! ps- merry Christmas!
I am the same way. ;) Merry Christmas to you!!
I can literally taste these right now! And they’re pretty flipping sweet. :) Oooh, you could totally make a “sweet” sweet potato version and a savory. Oh.yum. xo
Funny you post this – I made a fried version last year sometime and they were amazing! I’ll have to give this baked version a try too.
Those look goooood! They sound kind of like a cross between hush-puppies and gnocchi.
These are like super fabulous gourmet tater tots! Awesome.
Omg, these ARE the perfect party app. Sweet potatoes + a coconut, breadcrumb shell would be amazing!
OMG that would!!
Wow, these look fabulous. I can make em, crispy crunchy and puffy all at once. Well done. Thanks for sharing this gem. Happy Holidays!
I make these with leftover mashed potatoes and add egg to help hold them together. I also, obviously, stir in cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions. Duh. Then I fry ’em. So, okay, they’re kind of different. Same general idea though. :)
Yours sound a lot more fun.
These look delicious! But, um, well, I can’t stand parmesan cheese. Can I make it without? Should I substitute something else?
You can make it without, but I would definitely add another cheese for flavor. Whatever your favorite is!
Oh heaven on earth….I’m coming over. I don’t care what you say, I’m coming over and we’re feasting on EVERYTHING you make! Just send me your addy ;) LOL
These look divine dollface!
xxoo
I’m IN! :)