Description
Crispy, bite-sized snacks made from seasoned mashed potatoes, bacon, and cheese. Perfect for parties or as a comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs starchy potatoes, peeled and chunked
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/3–1/2 cup milk or cream (adjust)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
- 2 eggs (one for binding, one for dredging)
- 1/2 cup flour or 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1–2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 4–6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- Chives, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste
- Oil for frying (or spray for baking)
Instructions
- Boil whole-chunked potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15–20 min). Drain thoroughly and return to warm pot off heat for 1–2 minutes to evaporate excess moisture.
- Mash the potatoes, adding butter and controlled milk/cream. Fold in cheese and seasonings.
- Add one beaten egg and mix gently. Adjust the consistency with flour/cornstarch if necessary.
- Portion using a small ice cream scoop; chill for 30–60 minutes.
- Dredge each bite in flour, then egg, and finally panko breadcrumbs, double-dipping for extra crisp if desired.
- Fry at 350–375°F for 3–4 minutes until golden or bake at 425°F for 20–25 minutes until golden.
- Serve hot with sour cream, chives, or your favorite dip.
Notes
For best results, chill the shaped bites before frying to enhance crispiness. Double-breading increases crunch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg