Irish-Style Potato Leek Bites with Chive Cream
Golden, crispy potato bites filled with a creamy leek mixture, topped with fresh chives — a festive and elegant appetizer. This irish-inspired vegetarian (vegetarian) ready in about 45 minutes pairs white parts only, thinly sliced leeks, softened cream cheese, finely chopped fresh chives 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.
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
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Irish-Style Potato Leek Bites with Chive Cream take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (20 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Irish-Style Potato Leek Bites with Chive Cream?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep softened cream cheese from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Irish-Style Potato Leek Bites with Chive Cream?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Irish-Style Potato Leek Bites with Chive Cream for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Irish-Style Potato Leek Bites with Chive Cream vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Kids gobbled it up without complaints — that's a 5-star in my book.
- ★★★★★
Used half the salt and it was still plenty flavorful.
- ★★☆☆☆
Followed exactly and it was underwhelming. Maybe my expectations were too high.
