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Loaded Cheesy Mashed Potato Balls

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  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 50 min
  • Servings 25
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Crunchy golden-brown deliciousness on the outside, loaded mashed potato goodness on the inside. Resistance is futile.
Created Jan 22, 2018
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Ingredients

  • 1 box (2 pouches)Betty Crocker™ Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3 slices bacon
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives
  • 1 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 4 cups vegetable oil

Steps

  • 1
    Cook the Betty Crocker™ mashed potatoes, with the milk and butter, according to package directions. Let cool to room temperature.
  • 2
    Cook your bacon until crispy. Set aside on paper towels. Once cool, crumble into bacon bits.
  • 3
    In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, cheese, egg, chives, and bacon bits. Mix until thoroughly combined. Using your hands, roll mixture into 1-inch balls. Toss in the panko bread crumbs until completely covered. Set aside on a plate to rest 15 minutes.
  • 4
    Heat the oil in a large, wide pot. Once the oil is hot enough, gently lower the balls into the oil and fry until golden all over. Continue frying in batches and set aside on paper towels to drain.
  • 5
    Garnish with extra chives and serve immediately.

Expert Tips

  • Tip 1
    Cheesy, bacony, and deep fried, these loaded cheesy mashed potato balls are super easy and so incredibly good, you'll want to eat the entire batch. We wouldn't blame you if you did.
  • Tip 2
    Garnish with a few extra chives and enjoy the golden brown crispy greatness and cheesy centres.

Nutrition Information

120 Calories, 7g Total Fat, 2g Protein, 9g Total Carbs

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 25
Calories
120
Total Fat
7g
Saturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
15mg
Sodium
160mg
Total Carbs
9g
Dietary Fiber
0g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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