Download Printable version of the Cheesy Mashed Potato Bites
Potatoes are in season from September to November in Skagit County.
Cheesy Mashed Potato Bites
Time needed: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
These kid-friendly potato bites use a muffin tin for easy prep and cleanup. After baking, you may also freeze them and reheat for a quick meal or snack. Enjoy them warm or chilled!
| INGREDIENTS 2 cups mashed potatoes 3 large eggs 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or dairy-free cheese) 1/2 cup chopped broccoli (fresh or frozen) salt and pepper to taste DIRECTIONS 1. Wash hands with soap and water. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Wash fresh broccoli under running water, chop into bite-sized pieces, or use frozen chopped broccoli. Place chopped broccoli into a microwave-safe bowl. Add 2-3 tablespoons of water, cover. Microwave for about 45 seconds, or until softened and bright green. 3. In a medium-sized bowl, combine mashed potatoes, eggs, cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. Gently stir in cooked broccoli. 4. Divide mixture evenly into muffin tin slots, an 8-slot muffin tin for large potato bites, or 12 12-slot muffin tin for smaller potato bites. 5. Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes. Serve immediately or freeze in a food-grade plastic bag to enjoy at a later time. Substitution ideas: Try these swaps instead of broccoli – chopped spinach, steamed mixed vegetables, Mexican cheese and green chilis, cauliflower and cheddar cheese, shredded zucchini and carrots, chopped oinon and shredded cabbage. |
Kids in the Kitchen
Potatoes are an easy food for children to help prepare. They can independently wash or scrub potatoes, and older children may be able to use a safe peeler with a little guidance. After cooking, children can easily mash or stir potatoes.
For added creativity and fun, try making a potato person sculpture! Here’s how….
Use a clean potato, toothpicks, and an array of freshly washed vegetables to assemble a potato person. When the sculpture is complete, children may eat the raw veggies, or remove toothpicks and cook vegetables and potatoes (cube before cooking) together.
Allow your child to mash the cooked vegetables and potatoes together and eat the nutritious meal!
3 medium potatoes = 2 cups mashed
How to Store Potatoes
Store potatoes in a cool, dry place, like in the cabinet of a pantry, in a paper bag or cardboard box. It’s important to keep potatoes at a cool, ideal temperature to prevent them from going bad. Potatoes can last for up to several months in a cool pantry. If stored at room temperature, they are best if eaten within one to two weeks. Once cooked, keep them in the fridge for no more than three days.
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