Mashed Potato Bacon Bombs 🥔🥓💥




Ingredients

For the Mashed Potatoes:

  • 4 cups mashed potatoes (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese (or your favorite melting cheese)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional, for added flavor)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste

For Assembly:

  • 12 slices of bacon , halved crosswise
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack work great)
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or paprika for extra seasoning

For Serving:

  • Sour cream, ranch dressing, or marinara sauce for dipping

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) . Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a wire rack for crispier results.

Step 2: Prepare the Mashed Potato Mixture

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes , cheddar cheese , Parmesan cheese , and green onions (if using). Season with salt , pepper , and optional garlic powder or paprika .
  2. Mix until the ingredients are evenly distributed and the mixture holds together when shaped.

Step 3: Shape the Potato Balls

  1. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mashed potato mixture into your hands and flatten it into a disc.
  2. Place a small cube of shredded cheese in the center of the disc and wrap the mashed potato around it, shaping it into a ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture.



 

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