MASHED POTATO BOMBS

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Give your favorite potato recipe an update with these cheesy Mashed Potato Bombs! Flavored with cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, green onions and bacon, this savory recipe for mashed potato bombs is sure to become a family favorite.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 lb. Yukon gold potatoes (about 3), peeled, cubed
2 oz. (1/4 of 8 oz. pkg) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese
2 Tbsp. butter
1/3 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/8 tsp. black pepper
2 eggs, divided
2 green onions, chopped (about 1/4 cup)
1/4 cup OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Bits
1 tsp. water

Steps:

Cook potatoes in boiling water 15 min. or until tender; drain. Cool slightly.
Heat oven to 375ºF. Spoon potatoes into medium bowl. Add cream cheese spread, butter, Parmesan and pepper; mash until blended.
Whisk 1 egg until blended. Add to potato mixture along with the green onions and bacon bits; mix well.
Cover baking sheet with parchment. Shape potato mixture into 24 balls, using about 2 Tbsp. potato mixture for each ball. Place on prepared baking sheet.
Whisk remaining egg with water; brush evenly onto potato balls.
Bake 20 to 25 min. or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 220 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.8844 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g