Rainbow Bites of Potato, Spinach and Cheese
Fun-shaped baked bites made with soft potato, chopped spinach, and melty cheese. Tender inside and easy to hold, they are perfect for a kids’ meal or snack.
Ingredients
- 300 g potato (pelada and cut diced)
- 60 g spinach (finely chopped)
- 80 g shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 1 unit egg (lightly beaten)
- 40 g breadcrumbs (more extra for formar si es necesario)
- 10 ml olive oil (for the mezcla and the bandeja)
- 2 g onion powder
- 1 g garlic powder
- 2 g salt
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200 °C / 400 °F and lightly grease a baking tray or line it with parchment paper.
- 2
Place the potato in a pot with water and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, until very soft. Drain well and mash while still warm.
- 3
Add the chopped spinach, 60 g (2 oz) of the shredded mozzarella cheese, the beaten egg, breadcrumbs, olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt to the mashed potato. Mix until you get a soft but shapeable mixture. If it feels too wet, add a little more breadcrumbs.
- 4
Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into little ovals or simple fun shapes with your hands. Place them on the prepared tray.
- 5
Sprinkle the remaining 20 g (1 oz) of shredded mozzarella cheese on top so the bites turn golden and tasty.
- 6
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes at 200 °C / 400 °F, turning them carefully halfway through, until golden on the outside.
- 7
Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving so they hold their shape better. Serve warm.
Chef tips
For a firmer texture, chill the mixture for 10 minutes before shaping. You can use small cutters only if the mixture is well compacted.
Substitutions
You can swap the mozzarella for mild cheddar or shredded Oaxaca cheese. The spinach can be replaced with very finely chopped Swiss chard, lightly sautéed first.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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