Mashed Potato Bacon Bombs
Do you always have mashed potatoes left over after a family meal? If you're like me, we always make too much and I hate to throw them out! But honestly, they usually just sit in the fridge until I need the space and they get dumped out anyway. But not anymore. I've started using them for mashed potato bacon bombs! Intrigued? Let me tell you how I make these delicious treats!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups leftover and chilled mashed potatoes (or 1 bag prepared chilled instant flakes – We really like the Idahoan Signature Russets for this dish)
- 1 egg
- salt and pepper to taste (be liberal with the pepper)
- cheddar cheese chunks, about an inch each, one per bomb (any block cheese will work)
- 1 cup bread crumbs (seasoned) – Crushed Ritz crackers are also amazing!
- bacon (1/2 slice per bomb)
- toothpicks
- oil for frying (canola or vegetable) – amount depends on type of fryer
- Favorite snack toppings such as sour cream, hot sauce, chives, etc
Directions:
1. Preheat oil in deep skillet or fryer to 350°F. If using skillet, deep enough to cover bombs
2. In a large bowl, mix the mashed potatoes, egg, and salt & pepper, until they are well blended.
3. Scoop a spoonful of the potato mixture into your hand and press a piece of cheese into the center, then form a ball around it.
Note: I found this to be easiest when the potatoes were still cold from the fridge.
4. Roll the ball in the breadcrumbs until evenly coated.
5. Gently wrap the half slice of bacon around the bomb, and guide a toothpick through the whole thing, making sure to get through the cheese.
6. Carefully place into the hot oil and cook until golden brown; usually 2-4 minutes on each side depending on the size.
7. Remove from the oil and allow to drain on paper towels or baking rack until slightly cooled.
8. Serve while hot using traditional condiments like sour cream, chives, extra cheese, hot sauce, etc.
And that's it! These mashed potato bacon bombs are crispy and brown on the outside, and soft and gooey on the inside when you bite into them. You'll be excited for leftover mashed potatoes going forward.
Don't be scared to shake it up a little and use different cheeses, pepper bacon, or spice up your breadcrumbs!
PLUS you can use instant potatoes in this recipe! Just prepare them using the package instructions and allow to chill in the fridge before you start cooking.
Looking for other recipes using mashed potatoes? Check out our Mashed Potato Puffs, Potato Corn Chowder, Cheddar Potato Soup, and Garlic & Red Smashed Goodness.
We were provided a complimentary bag of the Idahoan Signature Russets to use in this recipe through the Influencer Blogger Program.
Yummmmmm!I have all of the ingredients for this and I so want to try these! Thanks for sharing!
Wow these look and sound so good. Something I will definitely have to give a try.
i can’t wait to try these. bacon makes everything better.
I have alll the ingredients. I am making these for dinner.
These sound so good. I love all the ingredients. I will be giving these a try
I am amazes me how women have found creative ways to use left over mash potato. Some of these ideas look like you want to start eating them right away!
My daughter and partner would love these. Anything with mashed potato and bacon they are all over lol
This looks & sounds really good. I can’t wait to make them & try it out
I have never had these or even heard of them but they sound pretty good.
These are interesting. I will be making them for my son. He would love them.
Just the name alone got me hooked! My family would flip over these. lol. I can only imagine the look’s on their faces. I might have to make these for Christmas. They would all be shocked. Looks fantastic@
I will be trying some of these my hubby loves potatos anyway and I can be sure to treat him with these,thanks so much for sharing.
Just scrubbed half a dozen potatoes and will get another 10 pounds today for more potato dishes. I’m loving these potato recipes. I need to pick up some bacon or maybe ham that is on sale this week.
All of these recipes look delicious!! I’ll definitely be trying some during the holidays!! Thank you Sherry!!!