Description
Creamy potato bombs deliver explosive flavor in each crispy bite, packed with melted cheese and bacon bits. Comfort food meets party appetizer, promising delightful moments you’ll savor with friends and family.
Ingredients
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Mashed Potato Bombs Ingredients
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup mozzarella or cheddar cheese (cut into small cubes)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Coating and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch)
- 2 eggs (beaten)
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon butter (melted)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
- Vegetable oil (for frying) or cooking spray (for baking)
- Chopped green onions
- Crumbled bacon
- Ranch dressing or sour cream (for dipping)
Instructions
- Craft a velvety potato base by blending smooth mashed potatoes with a medley of shredded cheese, tangy sour cream, rich butter, aromatic garlic and onion powders, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper until uniformly combined.
- Using clean hands, gently shape the potato mixture into flattened discs, creating a soft platform for the hidden cheese treasure.
- Nestle a compact cube of mozzarella or cheddar cheese right in the center of each potato disc, ensuring complete coverage by carefully folding and rolling the potato mixture into seamless, compact spheres.
- Prepare a triple-layer coating station: first dust each potato sphere in a light veil of flour, then immerse in whisked eggs, and finally roll generously in seasoned breadcrumbs mixed with a dash of paprika for an extra flavor dimension.
- For optimal results, select your preferred cooking method – deep frying for a crispy exterior, air frying for a healthier approach, or oven baking until golden and crunchy.
- Once cooked to a perfect golden-brown, transfer the potato bombs to a serving platter and lavish with a sprinkle of crumbled bacon and finely chopped green onions.
- Accompany these delectable bites with a selection of dipping sauces like cool ranch, creamy sour cream, or a zesty homemade condiment to elevate the experience.
Notes
- Opt for starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the creamiest, most luxurious mashed potato texture that holds together perfectly.
- Ensure cheese cubes are cold and firm before stuffing to prevent melting during the initial wrapping process.
- Create uniform-sized potato bombs for consistent cooking and even crispy coating by using a small ice cream scoop or tablespoon measure.
- For gluten-free version, swap wheat flour and breadcrumbs with almond flour and gluten-free panko crumbs to maintain the crispy exterior.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or blue cheese to add unexpected flavor complexity to the classic recipe.
- Prevent potato mixture from sticking to hands by lightly coating palms with olive oil or keeping hands slightly damp during shaping.
- Make ahead and freeze uncooked potato bombs for up to one month, placing parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.
- Air fryer works brilliantly for a healthier cooking method, requiring less oil while achieving a golden, crispy exterior in just 10-12 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg