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Loaded Mashed Potato Bites

  • Author: Emmy Carter
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bites 1x

Description

Loaded Mashed Potato Bites are crispy, golden appetizers made with creamy mashed potatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, smoky bacon, and fresh chives. Coated in breadcrumbs and fried until crisp, these cheesy potato bites are perfect for parties, game-day snacks, and using up leftover mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups mashed potatoes, cooled (leftovers work best)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs, plain or seasoned
  • Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

Instructions

  1. Add the cooled mashed potatoes to a large mixing bowl. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled cooked bacon, chopped chives or green onions, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until evenly combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into small, evenly sized balls and place them on a plate or tray. If the mixture feels too soft to handle, refrigerate it until firmer.
  3. Place the flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs in three separate shallow bowls.
  4. Roll each potato bite in flour, dip it into the beaten egg, and coat it thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
  5. Heat vegetable or canola oil in a suitable frying pan or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
  6. Fry the potato bites in small batches, turning gently as needed, until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
  7. Remove the bites with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Allow them to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Cold leftover mashed potatoes are easiest to shape and help the bites hold together during frying.
  • Taste the potato mixture before adding the salt, especially if the mashed potatoes and bacon are already seasoned.
  • Serve warm with ranch dressing, sour cream and chives, or your favorite dipping sauce.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Recipes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 24 bites
  • Calories: 140 calories per bite

Keywords: loaded mashed potato bites, crispy potato bites, cheesy potato bites, bacon cheddar potato bites, leftover mashed potato appetizers, fried mashed potato bites, easy potato appetizers

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