Loaded Mashed Potato Bites Recipes

LOADED MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels.
• Place potatoes into a large pot of lightly salted water; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain potatoes and return them to the pot.
• Mash butter into the potatoes with a potato masher or electric hand mixer until melted completely into the potatoes; add sour cream and continue to beat until combined. Crumble bacon into the potato mixture; add Cheddar cheese and chives and stir. Season potatoes with salt and pepper.

LOADED MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain and place in a large bowl. Add the sour cream, milk, butter, salt and pepper. Beat on medium-low speed until light and fluffy. Stir in 2 cups cheese, bacon and onions., Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Top with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

LOADED MASHED POTATO BITES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine potatoes, shredded cheese, bacon and green onions. Divide into eighteen 1/4-cup portions. Shape each portion around a cheese cube to cover completely, forming a ball. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes., In a shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Place egg in a separate shallow bowl. Dip potato balls in egg, then in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere., In an electric skillet or a deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry potato balls, a few at a time, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

LOADED DOUBLE POTATO BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Place white potato slices on a baking sheet and drizzle olive oil over each; season with garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
• Roast in the preheated oven until tender, about 30 minutes.
• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble.
• Place russet potatoes into a large pot and cover with chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
• Mash boiled russet potatoes with butter in a bowl until evenly mixed; mix in crumbled bacon, Cheddar cheese, and milk. Transfer mashed potato mixture to a piping bag with a large star tip or plastic bag with a corner snipped. Pipe mashed potato mixture onto each roasted potato slice and top with chives.

BAKED CHEESY MASHED POTATO BITES

Steps:

• Add potatoes to medium pot. Add enough cold water to cover potatoes. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to medium and simmer 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
• Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
• Combine potatoes, eggs and cheese in medium bowl. Mash until smooth. Gently stir in broccoli. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Divide into 6 muffin tins for large bites, or 12 for smaller potato bites. Use mini muffin tin if desired.
• Bake 20 minutes. Serve immediately or freeze for later.

LOADED MASHED POTATO BITES

Steps:

• 1. Mix all ingredients, except for Panko crumbs, 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.)
• 2. Shape into 1-inch balls or use a cookie scoop. Roll balls in Panko crumbs to coat completely.
• 3. Heat 1 inch of oil to 375 degrees in an electric skillet or a large frying pan on the stovetop. Fry potato balls in small batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.