Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon onion, grated
  • 8 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 8 ounces sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs

Method

  • Place potatoes in saucepan, cover with water, and bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 20 minutes, or til tender.
  • Drain; mash potatoes with butter and onion until small lumps of potato remain.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat ricotta, sour cream, salt, garlic powder, rosemary and pepper until smooth.
  • In a small bowl, beat egg whites until frothy; fold into cheese mixture;.
  • Fold all into potato mixture.
  • Generously coat muffin tins (or small ramekins) with non-stick spray.
  • Sprinkle muffin cups with bread crumbs.
  • Fill with potato mixture, smooth tops.
  • Bake uncovered at 425 degrees F. for 27-30 minutes - or until edges of potatoes are slightly browned.
  • Cool on baking sheet for 15 minutes.
  • Loosen timbales from sides of muffin cups; invert onto baking sheet to remove.