Best 7 Loaded Mashed Potato Bites Recipes

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Gather your family and friends; it's time to embark on a culinary adventure with loaded mashed potato bites. These crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside appetizer-sized delights are perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a game-day party, a potluck, or simply seeking a delicious snack, these potato bites will surely be the star of the show.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

LOADED MASHED POTATOES



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This is like the best parts of a loaded baked potato and traditional mashed potatoes all rolled into one. For extra fun, take your leftovers, add some milk or cream, reheat, and you've got a kickin' loaded potato soup!

Provided by Jaime Lee C.

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 slices bacon, or more to taste
3 pounds potatoes, or more to taste, peeled and cut into chunks
½ cup butter
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
½ chopped fresh chives
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels.
  • Place potatoes into a large pot of lightly salted water; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain potatoes and return them to the pot.
  • Mash butter into the potatoes with a potato masher or electric hand mixer until melted completely into the potatoes; add sour cream and continue to beat until combined. Crumble bacon into the potato mixture; add Cheddar cheese and chives and stir. Season potatoes with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 90.2 mg, Fat 34.8 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 21.3 g, Sodium 421.4 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

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

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 LOADED POTATO BITES



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Provided by Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds marble or baby potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
One 8-ounce bag shredded processed cheese (or 8 ounces processed cheese, cut into small cubes)
6 slices crisp-cooked bacon, crumbled
2 tablespoons sliced chives

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, oil and salt and pepper to taste and toss to coat. Transfer to a baking sheet and roast until tender and easily pierced with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the milk, garlic and onion powders and cayenne in a small slow cooker or pot. Add the cheese and heat on high if using a slow cooker (or over low heat if using a pot) until the cheese is melted, 15 to 20 minutes. Whisk to completely blend the mixture. Stir in three-quarters of the bacon and chives (reserve the remaining bacon and chives for garnish). Stir in the roasted potatoes and gently mix until completely coated with the cheese sauce. Top with the remaining bacon and chives. Serve hot with cocktail picks.

MOLTEN MASHED POTATO BITES



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These crispy croquettes have a surprise gravy center.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 4h45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup prepared beef gravy
1 3/4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
3 cups stuffing mix, finely crushed
Vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Divide the gravy among 8 compartments of an ice cube tray (a silicone one is easiest for removal). Freeze until solid, at least 3 hours or overnight. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • For the mashed potatoes: Put the potatoes into a medium saucepan, cover with cold water and season with salt. Bring the water to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and mash them or put them through a ricer while still hot. Add the butter and cream; stir until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Shape the potatoes into 8 balls and put on the prepared baking sheet. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Pop the frozen gravy cubes out of the tay. Flatten a mashed potato ball in the palm of your hand and press a gravy cube in the center. Press the potatoes around the gravy to encase it completely and reshape into a ball. Repeat with the remaining gravy and potatoes.
  • Spread the flour in a shallow bowl. Add the eggs to a second shallow bowl and beat with a pinch of salt. Spread the stuffing crumbs in a third bowl. Roll each ball in the flour, then the egg, then the stuffing crumbs. Return to the baking sheet and refrigerate to firm up while you heat the oil, about 15 minutes.
  • Heat 2 inches of oil in a Dutch oven to 325 degrees F. Fry the croquettes in 2 batches, until deep golden brown, about 7 minutes per batch, letting the oil return to temperature in between batches. Drain on paper towels. Season with salt and serve hot.

LOADED MASHED POTATOES



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Tired of the same old side dish, I whipped up this new family favorite. We can't get enough of these loaded mashed potatoes at our house. Often, I'll prepare this casserole ahead and refrigerate it. Then I bake it just before serving. -Dawn Reuter, Oxford, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper to taste
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese blend, divided
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
3 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain and place in a large bowl. Add the sour cream, milk, butter, salt and pepper. Beat on medium-low speed until light and fluffy. Stir in 2 cups cheese, bacon and onions., Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Top with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 281mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

LOADED POTATO BITES



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Think of this finger food as mini loaded baked potatoes. Peewee potatoes are boiled, smashed, and roasted until crispy and golden, then finished with a flavorful mix of all your favorite toppings: sour cream, scallions, bacon, and cheddar. They're just the thing for an Oscar-night or Super Bowl party.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds multicolored peewee potatoes
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 container (16 ounces) sour cream
6 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)
6 scallions, finely chopped (1 cup), plus more for garnish
12 ounces bacon, cooked and crumbled (1 1/2 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees with racks in upper and lower thirds. Place potatoes in a saucepan; cover with 2 inches of cold water. Season generously with salt and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook until a knife pierces potatoes easily, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain; let cool 10 minutes.
  • Drizzle each of 2 rimmed baking sheets with 2 tablespoons oil. Arrange potatoes on sheets, tossing to coat; lightly crush each with the heel of your hand or back of a spatula to about 1/2 inch thick. Season with salt and pepper; roast, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp, 30 to 35 minutes. Use immediately.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine sour cream, cheese, scallions, and bacon; season with salt and pepper. Top each potato with 1 to 2 teaspoons sour-cream mixture. Garnish with more scallions.

LOADED MASHED POTATO CUPS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: mashed potato, bacon, fresh chives, shredded parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, shredded cheddar cheese, potatoes, milk, butter, sour cream

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Sides

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups mashed potato
¼ cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
¼ cup fresh chives
¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 potatoes
¾ cup milk
4 tablespoons butter
¼ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine mashed potatoes, bacon, chives, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray.
  • Divide the mashed potatoes evenly into each cup. Make a hole in the center of each mashed potato cup.
  • Add shredded cheddar to the center of each cup.
  • Bake mashed potato cups at 400ºF (200ºC) for 30-35 minutes or until outside is crispy and brown.
  • Top with a dollop of sour cream, chives and bacon crumbs.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 3 grams

Tips:

  • For a creamy and smooth mashed potato base, use Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes. Boil them until tender, then mash them with butter, milk, and a touch of salt and pepper.
  • To create a flavorful filling, mix together cooked ground beef, cheese, bacon, and seasonings. You can also add other ingredients like diced vegetables or cooked chicken.
  • To ensure that the mashed potato bites hold their shape, make sure the mixture is not too wet. If it is, add more bread crumbs or flour until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • For a crispy coating, roll the mashed potato balls in bread crumbs before frying them. You can also use panko breadcrumbs for a crunchier texture.
  • Serve the mashed potato bites hot with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular options include ketchup, ranch dressing, or barbecue sauce.

Conclusion:

Loaded mashed potato bites are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or game day gatherings. With a creamy mashed potato filling, flavorful ground beef mixture, and crispy breadcrumb coating, these bites are sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you are looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer, give loaded mashed potato bites a try. You won't be disappointed!

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