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Stuffed Potato Pockets
These easy Baked Stuffed Potato Pockets, make the perfect appetizer for any occasion. A tasty potato pastry is filled with ham or prosciutto and your favourite cheese.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Chilling Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
12
pockets
Calories:
114 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
FOR THE PASTRY
- 1 cup potato 250 grams, mashed, cooled, lightly packed (about 2 medium potatoes
- 1 large egg yolk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1-2 dashes black pepper
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese 50 grams, freshly grated
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour 100 grams
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon parsley fresh, minced
*Boil the potatoes in salted water and mash, do not add anything extra.
EXTRAS
- 2-4 lices ham or prosciutto or turkey; thin strips or cubes
- ½ cup fontina cheese small cubes; or gruyere or firm mozzarella or your choice
- 1-2 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl add the mashed potatoes, egg, salt and pepper. Start to combine with a fork. Then add the parmesan cheese, flour, baking powder and chopped parsley and mix to almost combine.
- You can either mix this dough by hand or with a food processor. When almost combined move to a floured flat surface and knead into a ball. Wrap in plastic and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Cut your choice of cheese and ham or prosciutto into small pieces.
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- It's easier to work with half the dough at a time, on a floured flat surface, lightly flour the top of the pastry (if you find it sticky) roll the dough into 1/8 inch thickness and cut out with round or even heart cookie cutters (2 ¾ - 3 inches / 7 cm). Make sure you have an even amount of cut outs. Place half the rounds on the prepared cookie sheets.
- On one of the rounds, place some cut up ham or prosciutto and 3-4 small cubes of your favourite cheese. Cover with another round, seal shut with your fingers (easier if you dip them in water first) then close again with the tongs of a fork. Drizzle with olive oil then bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
114kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
192mg
(8%)
Potassium
108mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
138IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
115mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 pockets
Amount Per Serving
Calories 114
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 114kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 192mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 108mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 138IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.