Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 10 ounces potatoes (chopped)
  • Whole milk and butter for mashing
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 6 teaspoons unsalted butter

Instruction

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the chopped potatoes, and cook until tender when pierced with a fork, about 10-15 minutes. Drain potatoes, and mash with a little milk, butter, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir in the fresh thyme. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 400° F. Place 6 small ramekins on a cookie sheet, and set aside.
  • In the bowl of a food processor, add flour, egg, milk, and a large pinch of salt. Process to make a smooth batter.
  • Place 1 teaspoon of butter in the bottom of each of the ramekins. Place the tray of ramekins in the oven for 2-3 minutes, until the butter is melted and very hot.
  • Working quickly, pour about 1 tablespoon batter into each of the ramekins. Add a heaped tablespoon of mashed potatoes into the center of the batter, and top with another tablespoon of remaining batter in each ramekin.
  • Place in the oven, and bake until puffy and golden brown, about 15-25 minutes.
  • Use an offset spatula to carefully remove the Mashed Potato Puffs from the ramekins, and serve warm.