Beef Bacon Cheddar Mashed Potato Puffs: Irresistible Comfort Snack
These Beef Bacon Cheddar Mashed Potato Puffs are crispy, golden bites filled with creamy mashed potatoes, savory beef bacon, and gooey cheddar cheese. Perfect for any occasion, they elevate your typical mashed potatoes into something extraordinary.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
- 8 ounces of beef bacon
- 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup of sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup of chopped green onions
- 1 large egg
- Panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Start by peeling and chopping about 2 pounds of potatoes. Boil them in salted water until tender, around 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
- Mash the drained potatoes until smooth. Add in 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup of sour cream, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until well combined and creamy.
- In a skillet, cook 8 ounces of beef bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the skillet and let it drain on paper towels, then chop it into small pieces.
- Stir the chopped beef bacon and 1/4 cup of chopped green onions into the mashed potato mixture. Make sure everything is evenly distributed.
- Beat 1 large egg and mix it into the potato mixture to help bind everything together.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Using a spoon or your hands, scoop out portions of the potato mixture and form them into small balls or puffs, about the size of a golf ball.
- Roll each puff in panko breadcrumbs to coat. This will give them a delightful crunch when baked.
- Place the potato puffs on a lined baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Once baked, let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your Beef Bacon Cheddar Mashed Potato Puffs warm!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Consider customizing the cheese by experimenting with different varieties, adding fresh herbs like parsley or dill for extra flavor, and serving with dipping sauces like ranch dressing or barbecue sauce. You can also prepare the mashed potato mixture a day in advance.