5.0 from 42 votes
Loaded Mashed Potato Balls
Mashed Potato Balls are an easy cheesy appetizer with flavor in every bite!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 284 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups prepared mashed potatoes *see notes
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons bacon bits or crumbled bacon
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives or 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 cubes cheddar cheese ¾-inch each
- 16.3 ounces refrigerated biscuits 1 can
- salt and 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
- This recipe works well with leftover or store-bought mashed potatoes. To make from scratch, we use this mashed potato recipe.
- Store leftovers in a covered container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Reheat in the oven until heated through.
Nutrition Information
Calories
284
(14%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
668mg
(28%)
Potassium
322mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
94IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
90mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
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.