Appetizers & Side Dishes
Cheddar Bacon Potato Puffs
Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 40 min | Servings: 12
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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
40 min
Servings
12
Make these irresistible bite-sized potato puffs with crumbled bacon and buttery mashed russet potatoes and a generous helping of Sargento® Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese - Traditional Cut. The mild Cheddar provides just the right amount of cheesiness. These are perfect for your next party or get-together!
Ingredients
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 cup (4 oz.) Sargento® Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese - Traditional Cut, divided
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 cup crumbled bacon, (6-8 strips), divided
Directions
- Peel and boil potatoes approximately 20 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain water. Add butter, milk and salt and mash until smooth.
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a sheet pan with parchment.
- Mix 3/4 cup cheese into potato mixture. In small bowl, beat eggs, then stir into potato mixture. Add pepper and 1/4 cup bacon; mix until evenly distributed.
- Scoop 1" balls of mixture onto sheet pan. Top with reserved cheese and bacon and bake 15 - 20 minutes or until slightly brown on top. Serve warm.
