FRIED MASHED POTATO BALLS WITH BACON #5FIX

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5-Ingredient Fix Contest Entry. Not low calorie, but yummy. :) This is specifically for the contest.

Provided by Jennifer Michele

Categories     Potato

Time 35m

Yield 12 potato balls

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (24 ounce) package Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes
1/2 lb bacon, chopped
1/4 cup chives, chopped
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, cubed
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Fry bacon pieces until crispy but not burned. Drain well and blot carefully. Try to remove as much excess fat as possible.
  • Mix bacon with chives and Simply Potatoes, Traditional Mashed Potatoes.
  • Scoop enough potato mixture to make a ball that is one or two bites. Roll into a ball, then push a cube or two of the cheese in the center and roll into a ball so that the cheese is all the way in the middle. The balls should not be very large or the cheese won't melt.
  • Roll finished ball in panko until well covered.
  • Fry in oil until browned all over.
  • Drain and serve as is or with condiments such as sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.6, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 17.8, Sodium 219.6, Carbohydrate 3.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 4

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