Description
Delicious twists on classic mashed potatoes filled with cheese, bacon, and green onions, fried or baked until golden and crispy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying (if frying)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat oil in a frying pan for frying.
- Combine mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Form the mixture into small balls or bites.
- Roll each bite in breadcrumbs.
- For baking: Place on a greased baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes until golden. For frying: Fry in hot oil until golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Serve with sour cream, ranch dressing, or BBQ sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg