Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs

By nanasally4

Ingredients

• 2 russet potatoes (a scant pound and a half), scrubbed and cut into 4-5 large chunks each Ask a question about this ingredient
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided Ask a question about this ingredient
• 1 ounce Gruyere + more for grating over the puffs as a final touch Ask a question about this ingredient
• 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon buttermilk Ask a question about this ingredient
• 15 grinds of white pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
• 2 strips bacon, fried, cooled and crumbled Ask a question about this ingredient
• 1 tablespoon chopped scallions Ask a question about this ingredient
• Maldon salt for sprinkling Ask a question about this ingredient

Preparation

Step 1

Fill a 4-quart saucepan just over 1/2 full with water and add 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to a boil and add the chopped potatoes. Cook ~20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender enough that you can mash them easily.