Baked Loaded Potato Puffs
 
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Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 strips bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons green onion, chopped
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ cup seasoned Panko breadcrumbs
  • Cooking Spray
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Boil the potatoes until softened
  3. Drain and mash with the butter and milk. - I use a potato ricer for a super smooth consistency!
  4. Mix in the salt, pepper, garlic powder, green onion, cheese, bacon and eggs.
  5. Use a small scoop to create 1" balls of the potato mixture.
  6. Roll the potato balls in the Panko breadcrumbs and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Repeat until the potato mixture is used.
  8. Spray the breadcrumb coated potato balls with cooking spray and cook in a 375 degree oven for 35 - 45 minutes or until puffed and lightly browned.
  9. Serve warm with ranch dressing or sour cream.
Recipe by I Heart Kitchen at https://www.iheartkitchen.com/baked-loaded-potato-puffs/