Loaded Mashed Potatoes Appetizer Bites
You can make these cheesy mashed potatoes bites with just a few ingredients that can be made ahead of time. Pop in the oven to bake and quickly garnish before serving!
Servings: 24
Calories: 75kcal
Equipment
- Mini muggin pan
Ingredients
- 3 cups mashed potatoes homemade or store-bought family pouch, box potatoes work too
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded and divided
- 3 tablespoons bacon cooked and chopped
- 1 tablespoon chives fresh chopped {optional}
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray 2 mini muffin pans (or use 1 pan twice) with cooking spray.
- Stir together the mashed potatoes, egg 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, and 2 tablespoons chopped bacon. Using a spoon, scoop potato mixture into cups, packing the potatoes down into each cup. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and crisp around the edges.
- Remove pan from the oven, top the potato mixture with the remaining 1/4 cup cheddar cheese and return to the oven for 3 more minutes.
- Remove pan from the oven and transfer to a rack. Let potatoes cool for 5 minutes.
- Using a knife or mini metal spatula, transfer the potato cups to a serving dish and top a dollop of sour cream the remaining tablespoon of chopped bacon.
- Sprinkle with chopped chives. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg