Mashed Potato Bites And Cheesy Dip Food

MASHED POTATO CHIP DIP RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and place rung onto top rack.
• In an oven safe/stove safe cast iron skillet, heat 1 tablespoon bacon grease.
• Once hot, add in jalapeno, green onions, and garlic.
• Cook 60 seconds and set aside.
• In a large stockpot, boil water.
• Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in potatoes.
• Let stand one minute, then stir in bacon, jalapeno mixture, mayo, sour cream, ranch seasoning, cheddar, and mozzarella.
• Place potato mixture into the oven safe/stove safe cast iron skillet.
• Top with remaining cheddar, mozzarella, and crushed potato chips.
• Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
• Serve with more potato chips and crackers!

BAKED MASHED POTATO BITES RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat a mini muffin pan (24 cups) with cooking spray.
• Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Cut the potatoes in half. Add the potatoes and garlic cloves to the boiling water. Cook until the potatoes are tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Scoop out and reserve ¼ cup of the cooking water. Drain the potatoes and garlic into a colander. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Mash the potatoes and garlic cloves with the olive oil, pepper and salt until combined. They won't be completely smooth because of the potato skins. If the potatoes are a little dry, mash in some of the reserved cooking water.
• Stir the prosciutto, green onions, Parmesan cheese and parsley into the mashed potatoes. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.
• Using a spoon, place 1 ½ tablespoons of the mashed potato mixture into each muffin tin. Lightly press down the mixture.
• Bake until the potato bites are browned around the edges and starting to brown on top, 25 to 30 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes. Using a small metal spatula, remove the potato bites from the muffin tin and transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with yogurt and parsley, if desired. Serve.

CHEESY POTATO BITES WITH RANCH DIP

Steps:

• In large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, cheese, 2 tablespoons of the chives, the bacon and 1 of the eggs with spoon until blended. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls.
• In shallow bowl, place bread crumbs. In another shallow bowl, beat remaining 5 eggs. Coat potato balls with bread crumbs, then dip into eggs and coat again with bread crumbs.
• In deep fryer or 3-quart heavy saucepan, heat 2 inches oil to 375°F. Fry potato balls, in batches, in hot oil 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
• In small bowl, mix sour cream, remaining 2 tablespoons chives and the dressing mix. Serve warm potato bites with sauce.

LOADED MASHED POTATO BITES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine potatoes, shredded cheese, bacon and green onions. Divide into eighteen 1/4-cup portions. Shape each portion around a cheese cube to cover completely, forming a ball. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes., In a shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Place egg in a separate shallow bowl. Dip potato balls in egg, then in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere., In an electric skillet or a deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry potato balls, a few at a time, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

MOLTEN MASHED POTATO BITES

Steps:

• Divide the gravy among 8 compartments of an ice cube tray (a silicone one is easiest for removal). Freeze until solid, at least 3 hours or overnight. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
• For the mashed potatoes: Put the potatoes into a medium saucepan, cover with cold water and season with salt. Bring the water to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and mash them or put them through a ricer while still hot. Add the butter and cream; stir until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Shape the potatoes into 8 balls and put on the prepared baking sheet. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
• Pop the frozen gravy cubes out of the tay. Flatten a mashed potato ball in the palm of your hand and press a gravy cube in the center. Press the potatoes around the gravy to encase it completely and reshape into a ball. Repeat with the remaining gravy and potatoes.
• Spread the flour in a shallow bowl. Add the eggs to a second shallow bowl and beat with a pinch of salt. Spread the stuffing crumbs in a third bowl. Roll each ball in the flour, then the egg, then the stuffing crumbs. Return to the baking sheet and refrigerate to firm up while you heat the oil, about 15 minutes.
• Heat 2 inches of oil in a Dutch oven to 325 degrees F. Fry the croquettes in 2 batches, until deep golden brown, about 7 minutes per batch, letting the oil return to temperature in between batches. Drain on paper towels. Season with salt and serve hot.

MASHED POTATO BITES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven and prep the pan. Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare the muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
• ⭐️Steam the broccoli. Place chopped broccoli into a microwave-safe bowl. Add 2-3 tablespoons water, cover. Microwave for 40 seconds - 1 minute, or until softened and bright green.
• Combine the ingredients. Combine In a medium-sized bowl, combine mashed potatoes, eggs, cheese, and salt and pepper (if needed). Gently stir in steamed broccoli.
• Place into muffin tins. Divide mixture into 8 muffin tins for large bites, or 12 for smaller potato bites, or use a mini muffin tin.
• ⭐️Bake. Bake 400°F for 20 minutes. Serve immediately or freeze for later.

CHEESY MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and cut in half. Place in a large saucepan and cover with water.
• Cover saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Then, reduce heat to medium and boil gently, partially covered, until potatoes are tender, from 20 to 30 minutes.
• Drain potatoes and mash, preferably with a potato masher.
• Stir in butter, sour cream, salt and pepper.
• Stir in cheese just until mixed.
• Pile into a heated serving dish.
• Potatoes can be covered and kept warm in oven for up to 30 minutes.
• Serve sprinkled with chopped parsley or finely sliced green onions, if you wish.

MASHED POTATO BITES AND CHEESY DIP

Steps:

• 1. In a Dutch oven, deep saucepan, or deep fryer, pour the oil to a depth of 5 inches. Heat the oil over medium heat to 350 degrees F.
• 2. Combine the potatoes with the egg. Mix in the flour and mustard.
• 3. Spoon about 1 heaping tablespoon and form into balls. Roll in the crushed pretzels.
• 4. Deep fry until the bites float to the top and are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
• 5. Mix Cheez Whiz and sour cream in a microwavable bowl until well blended. Microwave on high 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through, stirring every 30 seconds.

BAKED CHEESY MASHED POTATO BITES

Steps:

• Add potatoes to medium pot. Add enough cold water to cover potatoes. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to medium and simmer 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
• Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
• Combine potatoes, eggs and cheese in medium bowl. Mash until smooth. Gently stir in broccoli. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Divide into 6 muffin tins for large bites, or 12 for smaller potato bites. Use mini muffin tin if desired.
• Bake 20 minutes. Serve immediately or freeze for later.

CHEESE-FILLED POTATO BITES

Steps:

• In medium saucepan, bring 1 cup water, butter and salt to a boil. Add 1 1/3 cups mashed potato mix, 1 egg and chives; mix well. Let stand 30 seconds. Stir. Cool 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat oven to 400°F. Spoon mashed potatoes into 24 mounds, about 1 tablespoon each, onto ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten into disks. Place 1 cheese cube in center of each potato disk. With pancake turner, remove each disk from cookie sheet; pinch potatoes around cheese cube to form ball.
• In small bowl, beat 1 egg and 1 tablespoon water until well blended. Place 1 cup mashed potato mix in another shallow dish or bowl. Roll balls in potato mix, then in egg mixture and again in potato mix. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
• Just before baking, spray coated potato balls with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 400°F. for 10 to 12 minutes or until potato coating just begins to brown. Serve immediately.

CHEESY POTATO BALLS

Steps:

• Add the potatoes to a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a generous pinch of salt to the pot. Bring to a boil and cook potatoes on medium high, uncovered, until the potatoes are fork tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well and mash. Stir in the cream and salt to taste. Set aside to cool.
• When the potatoes are cool (you can make them the day before then take them out of the fridge to come to room temperature for 1-3 hours) use a ice cream scoop or measuring scoop to scoop out 2 tablespoons of potato. Shape into a ball and then flatten slightly and place a cube of cheese in the middle. Bring the mashed potato up around the cube of cheese, enclosing it. Roll gently into a ball shape. Repeat as needed.
• Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes. One with flour, one with lightly beaten egg, and one with panko. Working gently, with one ball at a time, dip the ball into flour, shaking off excess, then coat in egg wash. Roll in panko to coat completely. Set aside on a plate or tray and continue to coat all of the balls in panko.
• In a deep sided, heavy bottomed pot, heat up 2 inches of oil over medium heat until it reaches 375°F. Gently place the potato cheese balls in the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd, turning occasionally and maintaining oil temperature of 350°F, until the breading is golden brown and crisp, 2-3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to paper towels to drain. Let cool slightly and enjoy hot while the cheese is still stretchy.

MASHED POTATO DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Put the mashed potatoes in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the vegetable stock, sour cream, onion dip powder and half of both the chives and bacon. Season generously with freshly cracked black pepper.
• Pour the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top. Bake until the cheese is melted and slightly golden and the casserole is bubbling around the edges, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining chives and bacon. Serve warm with potato chips.