"Got some leftover mashed potatoes? Here is a perfect recipe for you! Loaded mashed potato balls with a crunchy texture on the outside but stuffed with a creamy cheese inside. A 7-ingredient recipe that has the full aroma of bacon and potatoes."
Loaded Mashed Potato Balls
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Prep time: 20mins
Cook time: 20mins
Serves or Makes: 5
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ingredients
- 2 cup Leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 egg
- 4 ounce cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 8 ounce bacon
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Method
Step 1
Slice the bacon into bits and cook them until crisp.
Step 2
Mix mashed potatoes, garlic powder, minced green onion, and the bacon bits.
Step 3
Shape mashed potatoes into balls.
Step 4
Put a cube of cheddar cheese into the potato ball.
Step 5
Press potatoes around it until cheese are completely covered.
Step 6
Roll into a ball.
Step 7
Dip the ball into the eggs, then dredge into the breadcrumbs.
Step 8
Place into a baking pan.
Step 9
Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes.
Step 10
Serve with your favorite dip and your choice of light white wines.