Mashed Potato Cheese Bites
Indulge in these crispy yet creamy Mashed Potato Cheese Bites, a perfect treat for any occasion. These bites are made with cold mashed potatoes, quick-melt cheese, and coated in panko bread crumbs, making them a delightful appetizer or snack.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cold mashed potatoes
- ¼ cup minced chives or green onions
- 16 cubes quick-melt cheese
- 2 beaten eggs
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine cold mashed potatoes with minced chives or green onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
- Take a golf-ball-sized portion of mashed potatoes and flatten it slightly. Press one cube of quick-melt cheese into the center. Mold the mashed potatoes around the cheese to form a ball. Repeat with the remaining potatoes and cheese cubes.
- Roll each potato ball in flour until coated. Dip into beaten eggs, then roll in panko bread crumbs until evenly covered. Place the coated balls on a baking sheet and freeze for 1 hour until firm.
- In a medium saucepan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Carefully lower several potato balls into the hot oil using a slotted spoon. Fry until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve the Mashed Potato Cheese Bites hot, optionally with gravy for dipping.
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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