CHEESY POTATO BITES WITH RANCH DIP

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Progresso® plain bread crumbs provide a simple addition to these potato bites - a wonderful appetizer on the occasion of Halloween.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 container (24 oz) refrigerated mashed potatoes
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
4 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
3 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
6 eggs
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
Vegetable oil for deep frying
1 container (16 oz) sour cream
2 teaspoons dry ranch dressing mix (from 1-oz package)

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, cheese, 2 tablespoons of the chives, the bacon and 1 of the eggs with spoon until blended. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls.
  • In shallow bowl, place bread crumbs. In another shallow bowl, beat remaining 5 eggs. Coat potato balls with bread crumbs, then dip into eggs and coat again with bread crumbs.
  • In deep fryer or 3-quart heavy saucepan, heat 2 inches oil to 375°F. Fry potato balls, in batches, in hot oil 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  • In small bowl, mix sour cream, remaining 2 tablespoons chives and the dressing mix. Serve warm potato bites with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 778 mg

Ava Baby
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I love that these potato bites can be made ahead of time. They're perfect for busy weeknights.


Jacob “Jake” Jepsen
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These potato bites are a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet.


Doreen Osei
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I've made these potato bites several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.


Md raju akke jebon
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These potato bites are the perfect comfort food. They're cheesy, crispy, and so satisfying.


Peterson Richard
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I'm not a big fan of ranch dip, but these potato bites were still delicious.


SOFT LIGHT DANCERS
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I made these potato bites for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Arjun Gurung
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These potato bites were a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.


Azeem Sajjad
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I followed the recipe exactly and my potato bites turned out perfectly. They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.


Timothy Kerowa
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These potato bites were a little too greasy for my taste, but they were still pretty good.


Sandya Abinaya
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I was looking for a new potato recipe and I'm so glad I found this one. These potato bites are so flavorful and the ranch dip is the perfect complement.


Martinez Mukisa
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These potato bites were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I used a combination of cheddar and mozzarella cheese and they were so gooey and delicious.


Meer Zada
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I love how crispy the outside of these potato bites are and how soft and cheesy the inside is. They're the perfect appetizer or snack.


Fheem Faazi
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These cheesy potato bites were a hit with my family! They were easy to make and so delicious. I will definitely be making them again.