🥔🥓 Indulge in Irresistible Loaded Mashed Potato Balls with Bacon Bits! 🧀🍽️
Satisfy your craving for comfort food with our delectable Loaded Mashed Potato Balls with Bacon Bits recipe! These heavenly bites are bursting with flavor, combining creamy mashed potatoes, crispy bacon bits, and gooey melted cheese. Perfect for parties, gatherings, or simply as a delicious snack, these potato balls are sure to become a family favorite.
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cooked bacon bits
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil for frying
Price Estimate:
- Mashed potatoes: $2.00
- Cheddar cheese: $3.00
- Bacon bits: $4.00
- Green onions: $1.00
- Breadcrumbs: $1.50
- Eggs: $1.00
Total Estimated Cost: $12.50
Instructions:
- 🥔 In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, cooked bacon bits, chopped green onions, and season with salt and pepper.
- 🍳 Beat the eggs in a separate bowl.
- 🥚 Shape the mashed potato mixture into small balls, about 1-2 inches in diameter.
- 🥚 Dip each ball into the beaten eggs, then roll in breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- 🍳 Heat cooking oil in a deep fryer or large skillet over medium heat.
- 🍽️ Carefully place the potato balls into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 🔥 Remove the potato balls from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- 🧀 Serve hot and enjoy the irresistible crunchiness and cheesy goodness of these loaded mashed potato balls with bacon bits!
Nutrition Information: One serving of Loaded Mashed Potato Balls provides approximately 200 calories, 10g of fat, 6g of protein, 20g of carbohydrates, 2g of fiber, and 2g of sugar.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
- Can I bake these potato balls instead of frying them?
- Yes, you can bake them in a preheated oven at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Can I make these potato balls ahead of time?
- Absolutely! You can prepare them in advance and store them in the refrigerator until ready to fry or bake.
