MASHED POTATO TIMBALES

Mashed Potato Timbales image

Molded in muffin cups, these pretty individual servings of mashed potatoes will dress up any festive occasion.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2-1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 carton (8 ounces) reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 large egg whites
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs

Steps:

Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain. Mash potatoes with butter and onion until small lumps of potato remain; set aside. , In a bowl, beat ricotta cheese, sour cream, salt, garlic powder, rosemary and pepper until smooth. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until frothy; fold into cheese mixture. Fold into potato mixture., Generously coat muffin cups with cooking spray; evenly sprinkle muffin cups with bread crumbs. Fill with potato mixture; smooth tops., Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 27-30 minutes or until edges of potatoes are lightly browned. Cool for 15 minutes. Loosen timbales from sides of muffins cups; invert onto a baking sheet to remove.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 6g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 319mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges