Loaded Cheesy Mashed Potato Balls Recipe By Tasty

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine mashed potatoes, bacon, chives, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
• Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray.
• Divide the mashed potatoes evenly into each cup. Make a hole in the center of each mashed potato cup.
• Add shredded cheddar to the center of each cup.
• Bake mashed potato cups at 400ºF (200ºC) for 30-35 minutes or until outside is crispy and brown.
• Top with a dollop of sour cream, chives and bacon crumbs.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine cooked potatoes, sour cream, green onions, bacon, salt, and pepper.
• Mash the ingredients together until most of the potatoes are mashed. (Some chunks are good!)
• Cut cheese into ¼-inch (6 ½ mm) strips. Take a spoonful of potatoes and make a ball.
• Place the cheese strip in the middle and wrap the potato around the cheese until it is evenly covered.
• Dredge the sticks in flour, egg, and panko.
• Option 1 - If you're going to bake, Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Option 1 - To Bake: Transfer dredged sticks onto baking sheet and drizzle olive oil and salt. Option 2 - Fry in oil that is heated at 350°F (180°C) for 3 minutes or until golden brown.
• Option 1 - Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is completely melted in the middle and the outside is a light golden brown.
• Option 2 - Transfer from oil to drying rack and season with salt.
• Let it cool for a few minutes as they will be HOT.
• Enjoy!

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.

Steps:

• Place mashed potatoes in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Stir in the egg, cheese, onions and bacon. Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in bread crumbs. Let stand for 15 minutes. , In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry potato balls, a few at a time, until golden brown, 2-1/2 to 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Serve warm.

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.

Steps:

• Make the rum-glazed bacon: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Add the Captain Morgan® Spiced Rum, maple syrup, and brown sugar to a small bowl and whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
• Arrange the bacon in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and brush the rum glaze over one side. Place in the oven for 6 minutes, then flip the bacon, brush the other side with the rum glaze, and return to the oven for another 6 minutes. Continue flipping and glazing until the bacon is crisp and browned, about 15-20 minutes more. Transfer to a plate until ready to use.
• Make the mashed potato balls: Chop 6 slices of rum-glazed bacon and add to a large bowl with the mashed potatoes and green onions, and mix until well combined.
• Using a 1-tablespoon scoop with a spring release, scoop 1 tablespoon of the potato mixture into your hand. Place a cube of Monterey Jack cheese in the center, then top with another tablespoon of the potato mixture. Roll into a ball, completely encasing the cheese. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 12 stuffed potato balls.
• Add the bread crumbs, pepper, salt, and garlic powder to a shallow bowl and mix to combine. Beat the eggs in another shallow bowl. Add the flour to a third shallow bowl.
• Roll the potato balls in the flour, then the eggs, then coat in the bread crumbs.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large, high-walled pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F (190°C).
• Working in batches, gently add the potato balls to the hot oil and fry, turning frequently, until golden brown, 4-6 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain while you repeat with the remaining potato balls and make the Old-Fashioned.
• Make the rum Old-Fashioned: Add the granulated sugar, Captain Morgan® Spiced Rum, Angostura bitters, and 1 ice cube to a small rocks glass. Stir with a spoon until the sugar dissolves. Fill the glass with more ice and garnish with the orange peel and cherry.
• Thinly slice the remaining 2 strips of rum-glazed bacon, then sprinkle over the potato balls, along with the green onion. Serve alongside the Captain Morgan® rum Old-Fashioned.
• Enjoy!