Loaded Baked Potato Bites

 

2 cups left over mashed potatoes

2 T flour

2/3 cup shredded cheese

3 strips of bacon, crumbled

1/3 cups of green onions

1 egg

1 1/4 - 1 1/2 cups of Italian Bread crumbs or Panko

Salt & Pepper

 

Oil for frying

Ranch Dipping Sauce

 

Remove potatoes from fridge adn let sit for a few minutes to remove the chill.  Add flour to potatoes in a large mixing bowl, stirring to combine well.  Add the cheese, bacon, and green onions.  Using about a heaping tablespoon of the mixture and roll into a ball.  If it doesn't stick togehter and hold its shape, add a bit more flour to make it more sturdy. 

 

Heat oil in a fryer or saucepan to medium high or 350-375 degrees.  Whisk egg into a small bowl and season with salt and pepper.  Palce bread crumbs into a seperate bowl.  Dip each ball in egg, then roll in bread crumbs.  Set all aside on a baking pan.  Fry until golden brown about 1 -2 minutes.  Fry in small batches, and drain on a paper towel.

 

Makes 12- 14 Bites