Mashed Potato Bacon Bombs
These things came about when I was dealing with a mountain of leftover mashed potatoes after hosting Thanksgiving and getting really tired of eating them the same way every day. My husband suggested I just throw them out, but I hate wasting food, especially good mashed potatoes. I was randomly scrolling through food videos when I saw someone making something similar, and I thought, I bet I could make those with what I have right now. Turns out, wrapping mashed potatoes around cheese, coating them in bacon, and frying them creates these incredible little packages that taste way better than they have any right to.
Why You'll Love These
- Transforms boring leftovers - Takes plain mashed potatoes and turns them into something people actually get excited about
- Perfect party food - Everyone wants to try them, and they're impossible to stop eating once you start
- Hits every comfort food craving - Potatoes, cheese, bacon, and fried coating all in one bite
My neighbor Dave, who's pretty hard to impress when it comes to food, tried one of these at our last barbecue and immediately asked if I had more. He kept saying he couldn't believe something made with leftover mashed potatoes could taste so good. My kids' friends now specifically ask if I'm making "those potato bomb things" whenever they come over.
Ingredients
Cold mashed potatoes - Day-old ones actually work better because they're firmer and easier to shape
Good melting cheese - I use sharp cheddar cut into chunks, but any cheese that melts well works
Regular bacon - Not the thick-cut stuff because it takes too long to cook through
Egg and breadcrumbs - Helps everything stick together and creates that crispy coating
Oil for frying - Canola or vegetable oil heated to the right temperature
Step-by-Step Instructions
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