5 from 28 votes
Loaded Mashed Potato Balls
Loaded Mashed Potato Balls combine creamy mashed potatoes mixed with cheddar, bacon, chives, and garlic powder, wrapped inside biscuit dough with a cube of cheddar in the center. The exterior bakes to a golden, puffed crust while the inside remains soft with melty cheese and flavorful bits of bacon. These are ideal for using leftover mashed potatoes and work well as a side dish or appetizer that can be prepared in a muffin tin.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
284 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups mashed potatoes see notes, prepared
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 3 tablespoons bacon bits or crumbled bacon
- 2 teaspoons chives or 1 green onion, thinly sliced, chopped fresh
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 cubes cheddar cheese ¾-inch each
- 16.3 ounces Biscuits 1 can, refrigerated
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 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.
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Notes
- Leftover or store-bought mashed potatoes work well for this recipe, saving time.
- Store any leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
- Reheat the balls in the oven until heated through to maintain a crispy exterior.
Nutrition Information
Calories
284
(14%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
668mg
(28%)
Potassium
322mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
94IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
90mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 284 | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 668mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 322mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 94IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.