Loaded Cheesy Mashed Potato Balls

By draingal

Ingredients

• 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ Mashed Potato Mix Roasted Garlic
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3 slices bacon
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives
• 1 1/2 cup Progresso™ panko bread crumbs
• Special Tool: Fryer-less Fryer

Details

Servings 1
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 50mins
Adapted from tablespoon.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook the Betty Crocker™ mashed potatoes, with the milk and butter, according to package directions. Let cool to room temperature.
Cook your bacon until crispy. Set aside on paper towels. Once cool, crumble into bacon bits.
In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, cheese, egg, chives, and bacon bits. Mix until thoroughly combined. Using your hands, roll mixture into 1-inch balls. Toss in the panko bread crumbs until completely covered. Set aside on a plate to rest 15 minutes.
Rather than heat 4 cups of oil in a large, wide pot and fry until golden all over; place the balls in a fryer-less fryer for 8 or so minutes until golden brown.
Garnish with extra chives and serve immediately.