Loaded Mashed Potato Bombs Recipes

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.

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:

• 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.