Best Cheese And Bacon Potato Balls Recipes

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CHEESE AND BACON POTATO ROUNDS



Cheese and Bacon Potato Rounds image

Potatoes, cheese and bacon--a great combination! Serve with sour cream if you so desire.

Provided by Michele O'Sullivan

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 baking potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch slices
¼ cup melted butter
8 slices bacon - cooked and crumbled
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Brush both side of potato slices with butter; place them on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in the preheated 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until lightly browned on both sides, turning once.
  • When potatoes are ready, top with bacon, cheese, and green onion; continue baking until the cheese has melted

Nutrition Facts : Calories 805.5 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Cholesterol 152.5 mg, Fat 54.2 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 39.8 g, SaturatedFat 27.1 g, Sodium 1760.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

LOADED CHEESY MASHED POTATO BALLS RECIPE BY TASTY



Loaded Cheesy Mashed Potato Balls Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: mashed potato, green onion, cooked bacon, garlic powder, black pepper, eggs, cheddar cheese, flour, bread crumbs, oil, salt

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Sides

Yield 7 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups mashed potato, leftover/cold - prepared to your liking
½ cup green onion, sliced
¾ cup cooked bacon, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 eggs
cheddar cheese, block - cut into small cubes
1 cup flour
1 cup bread crumbs
oil, for frying
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Cut cheddar cheese block into small cubes.
  • Place cold mashed potatoes into a large mixing bowl. Add green onion, chopped bacon, garlic powder, black pepper, and 1 egg - mix well.
  • With lightly floured hands - pick up a tablespoon sized ball of potato mixture and flatten into a small pancake. Place a cube of cheddar in the center and wrap the potato mixture around the cheese. Repeat.
  • In three separate bowls, add flour, remaining egg (whisked) and breadcrumbs. Coat the potato ball in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Coat once more with egg and once more with bread crumbs. Set aside - store in fridge while you wait to fry.
  • In a medium pan heat oil over medium/high heat (to approximately 350˚F (180˚C). Fry the potatoes in batches until browned on all sides.
  • Transfer fried potato balls to paper towels to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with salt.
  • Transfer to a baking tray and bake in a preheated oven for 5 minutes at 400˚F (200˚C).
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 792 calories, Carbohydrate 132 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 26 grams, Sugar 7 grams

FRIED MASHED POTATO BALLS



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Fried mashed potatoes are crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The key to making this recipe is to use chilled, firm mashed potatoes. Serve these fried mashed potato balls with sour cream or ranch salad dressing on the side. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups cold mashed potatoes
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onions
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
Oil for frying

Steps:

  • Place mashed potatoes in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Stir in the egg, cheese, onions and bacon. Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in bread crumbs. Let stand for 15 minutes. , In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry potato balls, a few at a time, until golden brown, 2-1/2 to 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 496mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CHICKEN, CHEESE & BACON POTATO BALLS



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A great way to use leftovers. My family love these for lunch with a simple tossed salad. They also make a good main meal served with fresh vegetables. Using seasoned breadcrumbs always adds that little extra. I've made small balls to take along to bring a plate nights.

Provided by An_Net

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 large potatoes
1 cup cooked chicken, chopped
1/2 cup cheese (cheddar or your choice)
1/4 cup bacon, pieces
1 egg
butter
breadcrumbs, for rolling
cream
oil (for frying)
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes and boil until soft.
  • Fry Bacon pieces until golden.
  • Drain potatoes and put back in saucepan, mash add butter and cream until creamy and smooth but still firm.
  • Add bacon, chicken and cheese to mashed potato mixture and mix well. Cool a little.
  • Combine egg and milk until fluffy.
  • Take small handful of potato mix and roll into a ball. Dip into egg and roll in breadcrumbs.
  • Refrigerate for 20 mins until firm.
  • Heat oil for frying. Can be deep fried or shallow fried and cook until golden brown.
  • Drain well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.2, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 88.7, Sodium 215.3, Carbohydrate 98.2, Fiber 12.2, Sugar 4.4, Protein 24.4

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