Best Loaded Mashed Potato Balls With Bacon Bits 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.

LOADED CHEESY MASHED POTATO BALLS RECIPE BY TASTY

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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

Ingredients

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

LOADED MASHED POTATO BALLS WITH BACON BITS RECIPE

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Provided by á-6416

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cups cold mashed potatoes
1 egg, lightly beaten
4 oz block cheddar cheese, cubed
1/8 cup sour cream
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 lb bacon cooked, crumbled

Steps:

Mix mashed potatoes, sour cream, green onion, and 1/4 cup of the bacon crumbles. Shape mashed potatoes into 1 in. balls. Put a cube of cheese into the potato ball and mash potatoes around it until cheese is completely covered. Dip them into the eggs, then dredge in the bacon bits. Place onto cookie sheet or baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 15- 20 mins or until cheese is oozing out.