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.

Minty Lavender
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These were a waste of time.


Isabella Wilder
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I would not make these again.


Alamin Parves
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These were not as good as I expected.


R xBigmacnchezx
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I would recommend using a different type of potato.


Zaibry
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These were a bit too greasy for my taste.


Lana Spivey
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I added some chopped bacon to the mixture and it was amazing.


Avishka Shehan
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I used a different type of cheese and they were still delicious.


Yasen jutt
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These were the perfect finger food for my party.


Md siddik Md Siddikhosan
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I would definitely make these again.


Mary Njihia
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I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out great!


Heberson Victor
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These were a bit bland for my taste.


Bucket of Chum
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I loved these! They were so creamy and flavorful.


Cheryel GunnGodHasMyBack
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These were so easy to make and they turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


Karen Kapungwe
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I've made these several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect appetizer or side dish.


Nkhosiyati Ndwandwe
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These were delicious! I used a combination of Yukon Gold and Russet potatoes and they were so creamy and flavorful.


Dani Marwat
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I made these for my family and they loved them! They were so easy to make and they were gone in minutes.


Favour John
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These were a hit at my party! I used a mini muffin tin and they were the perfect size. I also added some shredded cheddar cheese to the mixture and it was delicious.