Irish-Style Potato Leek Bites with Chive Cream

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

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Golden, crispy potato bites filled with a creamy leek mixture, topped with fresh chives — a festive and elegant appetizer. This Irish-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs russet potatoes, leeks, cream cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 6 Irish cuisine 250 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 large, peeled and grated russet potatoes
2, white parts only, thinly sliced leeks
4 oz, softened cream cheese
2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
3 tbsp olive oil
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups grated russet potatoes, 1 cup thinly sliced leeks, 4 oz softened cream cheese, 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped, and 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; mix until well combined.
Step 3: Season with salt and pepper to taste, then form the mixture into 12 small balls (about 1.5 tablespoons each) and flatten slightly into 1-inch rounds.
Step 4: Place the rounds on the prepared baking sheet, brush with 3 tbsp olive oil, and sprinkle with 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs.
Step 5: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy around the edges, then remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving with additional fresh chives.