Best Cheesy Loaded Potato Bites Recipes

LOADED MASHED POTATO BITES

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Put those leftovers to good use! Turn them into mashed potato bites loaded with bacon, cheese and onions. -Becky Hardin, St. Peters, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 cups mashed potatoes
1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 ounces Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, cut into eighteen 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg, beaten
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine potatoes, shredded cheese, bacon and green onions. Divide into eighteen 1/4-cup portions. Shape each portion around a cheese cube to cover completely, forming a ball. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes., In a shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Place egg in a separate shallow bowl. Dip potato balls in egg, then in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere., In an electric skillet or a deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry potato balls, a few at a time, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 420mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CHEESY POTATO BITES WITH RANCH DIP

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Progresso® plain bread crumbs provide a simple addition to these potato bites - a wonderful appetizer on the occasion of Halloween.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 container (24 oz) refrigerated mashed potatoes
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
4 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
3 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
6 eggs
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
Vegetable oil for deep frying
1 container (16 oz) sour cream
2 teaspoons dry ranch dressing mix (from 1-oz package)

Steps:

In large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, cheese, 2 tablespoons of the chives, the bacon and 1 of the eggs with spoon until blended. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls.
In shallow bowl, place bread crumbs. In another shallow bowl, beat remaining 5 eggs. Coat potato balls with bread crumbs, then dip into eggs and coat again with bread crumbs.
In deep fryer or 3-quart heavy saucepan, heat 2 inches oil to 375°F. Fry potato balls, in batches, in hot oil 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
In small bowl, mix sour cream, remaining 2 tablespoons chives and the dressing mix. Serve warm potato bites with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 778 mg