What’s Cookin’? Turkey, Cheddar and Apple Mashed Potato Puffs

Today on our What's Cookin'? segment, we served up a Kentucky Legend recipe that is going to make you want to put it right smack dab in the middle of your Thanksgiving table.  Shannon Boutin from Kentucky Legend joined us to share a recipe for Turkey, Cheddar and Apple Mashed Potato Puffs.  Here's how to make them!

Turkey, Cheddar and Apple Mashed Potato Puffs

1 1/2 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped

1/4 cup light sour cream

1 tbsp butter

1/4 tsp each salt and cayenne pepper

1 cup shredded aged Cheddar cheese, divided

4 egg yolks

3/4 cup diced Kentucky Legend Oven Roasted Quarter Sliced Turkey

1 red apple, diced

1/3 cup finely diced roasted red pepper

1/3 cup Parmesan cheese

1 tbsp finely chopped chives

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease 2 mini-muffin tins. Place potatoes in saucepan; pour in enough cold water to cover. Season the water generously with salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender. Drain well.

Return potatoes to saucepan. Add sour cream and butter; mash until smooth. Season with salt and cayenne pepper.

Stir in 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese, egg yolks, turkey, apple, red pepper, Parmesan cheese and chives.

Spoon 1 tbsp of mixture into each muffin cup. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown, puffed and set. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes. Using small knife, gently release potato puffs from pan. Serve warm.

Enjoy!  And Happy Thanksgiving!!