Bacon Mashed Potato Cheese Bombs
Sounds interesting and may be worth a shot. This is a dish to prepare using leftover mashed potatoes. Links to the shortcuts are listed in the Recipe Notes section.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed potatoes, chilled
- bacon, as needed, 1 slice per bomb
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs, OR make from a shortcut
- Cheddar cheese, see Step 1
- salt and pepper, to taste
- wooden skewers, or toothpicks
- cooking oil, as needed for drying
- dipping sauces, as you desire
Instructions
- The original recipe stated 'chunks' of Cheddar cheese, I think a safe bet would be to use a block of Cheddar and cut it into 3/4 inch cubes.
- In a large bowl, mix together the mashed potatoes, egg, and salt and pepper. In a shallow bowl, add the bread crumbs.
- Grab a small scoop of mashed potatoes and gently form that around a cube of Cheddar.
- Roll the mashed potato ball in the bread crumbs to evenly coat it, then wrap a slice of bacon around the ball and fasten with a toothpick or wooden skewer.
- Heat a deep heavy skillet with 2 inches of oil to near 180 C but not smoking. Fry the bombs in the hot oil until golden brown brown, drain on paper towels and allow to cool for several minutes.
- Serve with sour cream or dipping sauces of your choice.
Notes
Low cost. Once I make these I will figure an accurate amount.
Shortcuts: Bread Crumbs, Sour Cream.
Provided courtesy of good friend, Stephen Connell.
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