Loaded Mashed Potato Balls with Bacon Bits

By SSmith

Ingredients

• 2 cups cold mashed potatoes
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 4 oz block cheddar cheese, cubed
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/2 lb bacon cooked, crumbled, divided

Preparation

Step 1

1.Mix mashed potatoes, green onion, and ¼ cup of the bacon crumbles.
2.Shape mashed potatoes into 1 in. balls.
3.Put a cube of cheese into the potato ball and press potatoes around it until cheese is completely covered.
4.Roll into a ball.
5.Dip the ball into the eggs, then dredge in the bacon bits.
6.Place onto cookie sheet or baking dish.
7.Bake at 375 degrees for 15- 20 mins or until cheese is oozing out.