Loaded Potato Bites
This yummy loaded potato bites appetizer is easy to make and is paired with a dip to round out the dish.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds russet potatoes
- 1 pint sour cream
- 1/3 cup chives, finely chopped
- 1 package finely chopped cooked bacon 3.25 oz ~ 2/3 cup
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Peel, cut, and boil potatoes until soft.
- Mash potatoes with butter and milk.
- Add cooked bacon and cheese to mashed potatoes. Set in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Mix sour cream and chives together for dip. Cover with plastic and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Remove potato mixture from refrigerator.
- Heat a non-stick pan on medium-high heat with a little olive oil.
- Use a cookie scoop or small spoon to make small discs with the potato mixture.
- Fry in a pan for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Remove to a plate with paper towels to cool.
- Continue until all potato bites are cooked.
- Cover with foil and keep warm or serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 72kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 42mgPotassium: 138mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 138IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 0.3mg
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
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