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Loaded Mashed Potato Bites topped with melted cheddar, crispy bacon, sour cream, and chopped chives on a serving platter.

Loaded Mashed Potato Bites

Cheesy mashed potatoes mixed with bacon and green onion, rolled, coated in panko, and baked until crispy outside and creamy inside. An easy handheld appetizer.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups mashed potatoes, cooled
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onion
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, for baking

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Combine mashed potatoes, cheddar, bacon, green onion, and seasonings.
  2. Shape into 16 balls and chill for 20 minutes.
  3. Coat each ball in flour, egg, then panko.
  4. Bake at 425°F for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway.

Notes

  • Chill potato mixture fully before shaping and coating.
  • Flip bites halfway through baking for even crispness.
  • Freezes well unbaked for later use.
  • Reheat in the oven rather than the microwave to keep the coating crisp.