Loaded Mashed Potato Bombs W Leftover Mashed Potatoes Food

LOADED MASHED POTATO BOMBS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 24 mini muffin cups with cooking spray. Unroll dough on work surface. Press into 12x8-inch rectangle. (If using crescent roll dough, firmly press perforations to seal.) With pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows to make 24 squares. Press 1 square in bottom and up side of each muffin cup.
• In medium bowl, mix mashed potatoes, cream cheese spread and pepper with spoon or electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Stir in ham, 2 tablespoons of the green onions, the Cheddar cheese and bacon until combined. Spoon potato mixture into cups.
• Bake 15 to 17 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan 2 minutes. Using metal spatula or small knife, run around edges of cups to loosen, and remove from pan to serving platter. Top with remaining 2 tablespoons green onions. Serve warm.

LOADED MASHED POTATO BALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a muffin tin.
• Place prepared mashed potatoes in a bowl and stir in shredded cheddar cheese, bacon, chives, & garlic powder. Cool completely.
• Place a biscuit on the counter and roll into a 4-inch circle.
• Add 1 cube of cheese and top with 2-3 tablespoons of the mashed potato mixture.
• Pinch the seams closed to seal and bring the edges together to form a ball. Place seam side down in a prepared muffin tin.
• Repeat process with remaining biscuits. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed. Let rest in the pan for about 5 minutes.
• Run a knife along the edges and remove the potato balls.

MASHED POTATO BOMBS

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in boiling water 15 min. or until tender; drain. Cool slightly.
• Heat oven to 375ºF. Spoon potatoes into medium bowl. Add cream cheese spread, butter, Parmesan and pepper; mash until blended.
• Whisk 1 egg until blended. Add to potato mixture along with the green onions and bacon bits; mix well.
• Cover baking sheet with parchment. Shape potato mixture into 24 balls, using about 2 Tbsp. potato mixture for each ball. Place on prepared baking sheet.
• Whisk remaining egg with water; brush evenly onto potato balls.
• Bake 20 to 25 min. or until golden brown.

LOADED MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels.
• Place potatoes into a large pot of lightly salted water; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain potatoes and return them to the pot.
• Mash butter into the potatoes with a potato masher or electric hand mixer until melted completely into the potatoes; add sour cream and continue to beat until combined. Crumble bacon into the potato mixture; add Cheddar cheese and chives and stir. Season potatoes with salt and pepper.

LOADED MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain and place in a large bowl. Add the sour cream, milk, butter, salt and pepper. Beat on medium-low speed until light and fluffy. Stir in 2 cups cheese, bacon and onions., Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Top with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.