Garlic Herb Potato Nests

By littlefish

These elegant-looking little appetizers are quite simple to prepare, says Donna Cline of Pensacola, Florida. “The crunchy nests filled with herb cheese ’eggs’ are a real eye-catcher, too.”

Ingredients

• 2 cups grated peeled potatoes, drained and squeezed dry
• 1 egg white, lightly beaten
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/3 cup garlic-herb cheese spread
• Fresh dill sprigs

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, egg white, salt and pepper. Place 1 tablespoonful in each of 24 greased miniature muffin cups, lining the bottom and sides of cups.
Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
Shape 1/2 teaspoonfuls of cheese into ovals; place in potato nests. Garnish with dill. Serve at room temperature. Yield: 2 dozen.



Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 25 calories, 1 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 4 mg cholesterol, 48 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.