Loaded Mashed Potato Bites Recipe
These Loaded Mashed Potato Bites are a crowd-pleasing appetizer featuring creamy mashed potatoes mixed with cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions, coated in crispy breadcrumbs. Perfect for parties or as a savory snack!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 20 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Mashed Potato Bites:
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (cooled)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cooked bacon (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup green onions (chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg (lightly beaten)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying or baking spray
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, bacon, green onions, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Form Balls: Scoop out tablespoons of the mixture, roll into balls, and refrigerate to firm up.
- Bread the Bites: Set up a breading station with flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs. Coat each ball in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs.
- Fry or Bake: Fry in oil until crispy or bake in the oven until golden and crispy.
Notes
- These bites can be frozen before cooking for convenience.
- Serve with sour cream or ranch dressing for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
