Servings
Font
Back
4.5 from 6 votes

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 mashed potatoes* cooled (lightly packed - about 2 medium potatoes) (250 grams)
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1-2 dashes pepper
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (50 grams)
  • ¾ cup all purpose flour (100 grams)
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley minced
*Boil the potatoes in salted water and mash, do not add anything extra.
EXTRAS
  • 2-4 lices ham/prosciutto/turkey (thin strips or cubes)
  • ½ cup cheese small cubes (fontina, gruyere or firm mozzarella - or your choice)
  • 1-2 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Cut your choice of cheese and ham or prosciutto into small pieces.
  4. Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.

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 (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 138IU (3%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 115mg (12%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12pockets

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.