Loaded Mashed Potato Bites

Name: Loaded Mashed Potato Bites
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 c leftover mashed potatoes; 1 egg, beaten; 3/4 c shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 c minced onion; 1/4 c bacon bits; 1/2 c panko bread crumbs; 1 Tbsp chives; 1/4 tsp salt and pepper; oil for frying

By Adrienne May
@sonflowergirl74

Found a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. These remind me of those bites that they used to serve at Arby's. Hope you enjoy.

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Yum! These taste just like a loaded baked potato. They'd be great for a party and a perfect recipe for leftover mashed potatoes.

Just make sure your mashed potatoes are pretty stiff. If not, add about 1/4 cup of flour to the mix to stiffen them so that they'll hold together when frying. The Test Kitchen

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Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

5 Min

Method:

Deep Fry

Ingredients

2 c

leftover mashed potatoes
1

egg, beaten
3/4 c

shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 c

minced onion
1/4 c

bacon bits
1/2 c

panko bread crumbs
1 Tbsp

chives
1/4 tsp

salt and pepper
·

oil for frying
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How to Make Loaded Mashed Potato Bites

Step-by-Step

mix all ingredients except for bread crumbs together in a large bowl. (this recipe calls for leftover mashed potatoes so the potatoes will most likely already be seasoned so add just a bit more salt and pepper.)
shape into 1 inch balls or use a cookie scoop. roll balls in bread crumbs to coat completely.
heat 1 inch of oil to 375 degrees in an electric skillet or use large frying pan on stovetop. fry potato balls in small batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. drain on paper towels.

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