I have quite of bit of mash potato leftover from a family dinner and I was trying to figure out what to do with it. I thought croquettes would be good and then I thought what if I added everything you'd find in a loaded potato, rolled it up into a ball and fried it. Delicious!
What's not to love about loaded potatoes! The bacon, cheese, sour cream, chives and bacon, oh did I say that already, well double bacon is never wrong!
These bites are really simple to make. I took the method of a croquette and just added the extra toppings and shaped them into a ball and fried them up. The oil you use is important. You need one with a high temperature point so that when you fry it doesn't burn. I'm using coconut oil, which is said to be a very healthy oil. I figure that if I fry in health oil it can't be bad for me, right? Oh, the straws we grasp just to feel healthy. Peanut or vegetable oil are also good choices for frying.
These bites are great as an appetizers, side dish or simply as a snack. I like to serve them with ranch dressing. I hope you give these golden bites a try!
Buen Provecho!
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| The ensemble. |
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| Mix together potato, cheese, sour cream, bacon & chives. |
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| Make 1 inch balls. |
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| Prepare breading station. Corn starch, egg, panko. |
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| Roll bites first in corn starch, tap off excess starch. |
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| 2nd roll in egg. |
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| Final stage roll in panko. |
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| Place breaded bites in the fridge to set up. 15-20 minutes. |
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| Carefully place in oil. Cook into golden brown. |
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| Golden bites of heaven! |
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| Delicious bites! |
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| Served up with a bit of ranch dressing. |
Fried Loaded Potato Bites - Leftover Rollover
2 cups mash potato
2 slices of bacon, crumbled
1/2 cup cheddar, shredded
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tsp chives
Salt n Pepper to taste
Oil for frying
Breading
1 egg
1- 1/2 cup corn starch
1/2-1 cup panko, Japanese bread crumbs
Road Map:
1. Mix bacon, cheddar, sour cream and chives to potatoes. Mix well, check for seasoning.
2. Prepare breading station. Place corn starch, egg, and panko in separate dishes/bowls.
3. Form mixture into 1 inch balls and place on a plate. Dredge each bite first in corn starch, then egg and final in panko. Once all balls are formed place in the refrigerator for 15 - 20 minutes, just enough time to set.
4. Preheat oil in a pot with tall walls. Place breaded bite into a kitchen spoon/spider and gently lower into the oil. Once bite is golden brown, remove from oil and place on paper towel to drain. Sprinkle salt on bites.
5. Enjoy!
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