Description
Creamy garlic parmesan mashed potato cups deliver comfort and elegance in each bite. Crispy edges and cheesy centers make this side dish perfect for gatherings where guests will appreciate simple yet sophisticated potato magic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large russet potatoes (peeled and cut into cubes)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg (beaten lightly)
- 4 cloves garlic (chopped finely)
- ¼ cup (4 tbsps) unsalted butter
- ¼ cup (60 ml) warm whole milk
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
- fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- cooking spray or butter (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Wash, peel, and dice russet potatoes into uniform 1-inch cubes, ensuring consistent cooking texture.
- Boiling Process: Submerge potato cubes in cold, salted water. Heat to medium-high, simmering for 15-18 minutes until fork-tender, with potatoes yielding smoothly.
- Flavor Infusion: In a separate pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Simultaneously, mash potatoes, incorporating warm milk, garlic-butter mixture, and Parmesan cheese into a silky, creamy consistency.
- Seasoning and Binding: Whisk egg and fold into potato mixture, adding salt and black pepper to elevate flavor profile. The egg provides structural stability for the upcoming baking process.
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Generously grease a 12-cup muffin tin to prevent adherence and ensure easy removal of potato cups.
- Filling and Topping: Distribute potato mixture evenly into muffin compartments, filling three-quarters full. Sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese on top to create a crispy, golden crust.
- Baking and Finishing: Bake for 22-25 minutes until tops turn golden-brown and edges crisp. Allow potato cups to rest for 5 minutes post-baking. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately while maintaining optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
- Choose Potato Perfection: Select russet potatoes for their high starch content, ensuring creamy and fluffy mashed potato cups with smooth texture.
- Prevent Lumpy Mishaps: Mash potatoes while still warm to achieve silky consistency, using either a potato masher or electric mixer for best results.
- Boost Flavor Intensity: Sauté garlic gently to release maximum aromatic essence without burning, which can create bitter undertones in the dish.
- Crispy Top Secret: Sprinkle extra Parmesan cheese on top before baking to create a golden, crunchy exterior that adds delightful textural contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg