Mashed Potato Timbales Stuffed with Ham and Cheese

Preparation time : 20 minutes

Cooking time : 30 minutes

Servings : 4

Ingredients

• 680 g ready-to-use mashed potatoes
• 150 g diced ham
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) grated cheese (gruyere, emmental or cheddar)
• 2 eggs
• 1 chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• Salt, pepper
• 15 ml (1 tbsp) butter for the molds

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and butter individual muffin or ramekin molds.
2. In a hot skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic in a little butter until soft, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
3. In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, eggs, ham, cheese, parsley, and onion-garlic mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Fill the muffin cups or individual ramekins with the mixture. Smooth the surface.
5. Bake at 180°C for 20 to 25 minutes, until the timbales are golden brown and firm to the touch.