Potato Bacon Bombs (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Essential Ingredients
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½ cup dry breadcrumbs
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2 cups of cold mashed potatoes
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Salt and pepper (season as you like)
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1 egg
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Chunks of cheddar, 1-inch cubes (1 for each ball)
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Slices of bacon (1 slice per ball)
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Cooking oil, ideal for frying (canola works great)
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Sour cream for dipping
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Toothpicks to hold everything together
# Instructions:
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In a bowl, mix the mashed potatoes, egg, and season with salt and pepper. Stir till it’s all combined.
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Take a chunk of cheddar, cover it completely with a scoop of the potato mixture, and form a neat ball.
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Roll each potato ball in bread crumbs, making sure they’re covered on all sides.
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Wrap one slice of bacon around each ball and use a toothpick to keep it in place.
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Heat oil to 350°F and fry the potato bombs in small batches (a couple at a time) until the bacon crisps up and the outside turns golden.
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Place the fried balls on paper towels to soak up extra oil, then gently remove the toothpicks. Serve warm with sour cream.