Description
Mashed Potato Bacon Bombs are an irresistible comfort food that combines crispy bacon, creamy mashed potatoes, and gooey cheese into bite-sized delights. These savory snacks are perfect for parties or cozy family dinners, delivering a delightful explosion of flavors that will have your guests clamoring for more. Easy to prepare and customizable, they make any occasion feel special!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 strips thick-cut bacon
- 2 cups leftover or freshly made mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange bacon strips on the baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes until partially cooked.
- In a bowl, mix warm mashed potatoes with shredded cheese and green onions until fully combined.
- Form the potato mixture into golf ball-sized balls and wrap each in a strip of bacon.
- Return the wrapped bombs to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until the bacon is crispy and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bomb (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg