Loaded Mashed Potatoes Appetizer Bites

• Meat

  • 3 tbsp Bacon, cooked

• Produce

  • 1 Chives, Fresh

• Refrigerated

  • 1 Egg, large

• Dairy

  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup Sour cream

• Other

  • 3 cups Mashed potatoes {homemade or store-bought family pouch} box potatoes work too!

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Description

Ingredients

• 3 cups mashed potatoes {homemade or store-bought family pouch} Box potatoes work too!
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 3 tablespoons cooked bacon, chopped
• Fresh chopped chives {optional}
• 1 cup sour cream {optional}

Directions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray 2 mini muffin pans (or use 1 pan twice) with cooking spray.
• Stir together the mashed potatoes, egg 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, and 2 tablespoons chopped bacon. Using a spoon, scoop potato mixture into cups, packing the potatoes down into each cup. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and crisp around the edges.
• Remove pan from the oven, top the potato mixture with the remaining 1/4 cup cheddar cheese and return to the oven for 3 more minutes.
• Remove pan from the oven and transfer to a rack. Let potatoes cool for 5 minutes.
• Using a knife or mini metal spatula, transfer the potato cups to a serving dish and top a dollop of sour cream the remaining tablespoon of chopped bacon. Serve immediately.