Loaded Potato Bites
Cook Time
15
mins
Calories
264
Serving Size
24
Carbs
10.5
Fat
22.3
Protein
6.6
Photo by:
BettyCrocker
description
Keeps the portions under control
ingredients
- 24oz refrigerated Mashed Potatoes (leftovers work great)
- 1 cup shredded Cheese (4oz)
- 3 slices of Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 6 Eggs
- 1 3/4 cups Bread Crumbs (used Progresso)
- Vegetable Oil for frying
- Sour Cream and Ranch Dressing for serving
directions
- In large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, cheese, 2 tablespoons of the chives, the bacon and 1 of the eggs with spoon until blended. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls
- In shallow bowl, place bread crumbs. In another shallow bowl, beat remaining 5 eggs.
- Coat potato balls with bread crumbs, then dip into eggs and coat again with bread crumbs.
- In deep fryer or 3-quart heavy saucepan, heat 2 inches oil to 375°F. Fry potato balls, in batches, in hot oil 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- In small bowl, mix sour cream, remaining 2 tablespoons chives and the dressing mix. Serve warm potato bites with sauce.
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