Description
These Loaded Mashed Potato Bites are a delicious appetizer or snack featuring creamy mashed potatoes filled with cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions, fried or air-fried until crispy. Perfect for parties or a fun twist on leftover mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Cold Mashed Potatoes:
2 cups,
Shredded Cheddar Cheese:
1/2 cup,
Cooked and Crumbled Bacon:
1/4 cup,
Green Onions (finely chopped):
2,
Egg:
1,
Garlic Powder:
1/2 teaspoon,
Salt:
1/4 teaspoon,
Black Pepper:
1/4 teaspoon,
All-Purpose Flour:
1/2 cup,
Breadcrumbs (panko or regular):
1 cup,
Vegetable Oil:
for frying or air frying
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, bacon, green onions, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Form Bites: Scoop and roll mixture into balls, coat with flour, then breadcrumbs. Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes.
- Fry: In a skillet, fry bites in oil until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Air Fry: Alternatively, air fry coated bites until crispy and golden. Serve hot with sour cream or ranch dressing.
Notes
- Use leftover mashed potatoes for convenience.
- Add chopped jalapeños for a spicy kick or swap bacon for cooked sausage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying or Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
