Cheese Stuffed Bacon Mashed Potato Balls + Giveaway

• Meat

  • 2 slices Turkey bacon

• Produce

  • 1 24oz package Simply potatoes mashed potatoes

• Refrigerated

  • 2 Eggs

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 cup Flour

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 Oil

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 1 cup Panko or italian bread crumbs

• Dairy

  • 1 Block Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheddar cheese

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Ingredients

• 2 slices turkey bacon, diced
• 1 24oz package of Simply Potatoes® Mashed Potatoes (Any variety, I used Sour-cream and chive)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheddar cheese
• 1 Block of Cheddar Cheese - Cut into small cubes
• ½ cup flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup Panko or italian bread crumbs
• Oil for frying

Directions

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crisp, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium high heat while you form the balls.
• Open the simply potatoes mashed potato plate and drain any liquid that has settled. In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, shredded cheese and cooked bacon. With lightly floured hands - pick up a tablespoon sized ball of potato mixture and flatten into a small pancake. Place cube of Cheddar in the center and wrap the potato mixture around the cheese. Repeat for the remaining balls.
• Place Flour, Bread Crumbs, and remaining egg in three separate bowls. Coat the potato ball in flour, then egg, then bread crumbs.
• Fry the potatoes in batches until crispy and golden on all sides, about 8-10 mins. Transfer fried potato balls to paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve alone or with marinara sauce.