Potato Rösti Ramp Muffins

Move over, blueberry muffins. These savory Potato Rösti Ramp Muffins are stealing the spotlight—and maybe your heart. They’re crispy, cheesy, and unapologetically potato-forward. So basically, perfect.

Let’s start with the basics: What in the crispy golden world is a rösti? It’s a Swiss potato pancake. Imagine a hash brown and a latke had a lovechild who took a semester abroad. Rösti is shredded potato fried until golden and crunchy. Now, imagine that same magic baked in a muffin tin. Boom. Rösti Muffin.

And then—ramps. Oh, ramps. These wild, garlicky greens only show up for a few short weeks each spring, and foodies everywhere lose their minds. Ramps are like if garlic and onions had a charming woodland cousin who only visits once a year. Basically, they’re delicious, seasonal, a little dramatic, and perfect for these Potato Rösti Ramp Muffins.

Here’s the deal:

You shred golden potatoes. Then mix them with flour, chopped ramps, and shredded cheese (whatever’s hanging out in your fridge—more on that in a sec). Fold in some beaten eggs like you’re on the Great British Bake Off. Finally, spoon that glorious mixture into greased and floured muffin tins. Top with more cheese. Bake until they’re brown, crisp, and making your kitchen smell like a dream.

I used Monterey Jack in these Potato Rösti Ramp Muffins because it’s creamy, melty, and gets along great with garlicky ramps. But don’t stop there. Try sharp cheddar for a tangy kick. Gruyère for extra Swiss vibes. Or pepper jack if you’re feeling feisty. Additionally, a more adventurous version is to mix up a variety of whatever you have on hand. Honestly, this is a fridge-clearing, cheese-liberating masterpiece.

Serve them warm. Serve them with brunch. Or as a snack. Or at midnight in your pajamas—no judgment here. They’re crunchy on the outside, fluffy inside, and bursting with savory spring flavor.

So, next time you see ramps at the farmers market, grab a bunch. Make these rösti muffins. Impress your friends. And your taste buds. You’re so welcome.

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Potato Rösti Ramp Muffins

Course Snack

Cuisine German

Keyword cheesy potato muffins, cheesy ramp muffins, potato ramp muffins, ramp muffins, ramp recipes, rösti muffins, Rösti recipe, Sweet Potato Muffins

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Servings 1 Dozen

Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs yellow potatoes
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 cup grated cheese
• 1 cup chopped ramp leaves
• 2 medium eggs
• Kosher Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Peel and coarsely grate the potatoes.
3. Squeeze out as much of the excess liquid as you can.
4. Mix in the flour.
5. Fold in 1 cup of the shredded cheese and the ramps.
6. Beat the eggs in a bowl and fold them into the mixture.
7. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Divide the potato mixture into the muffin tin.
9. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese over the tops of the muffins.
10. Bake for about 30 minutes.
11. Plate and serve.

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