08/04/2025
Mashed Potato Bacon Bombs 🥔🥓💥
Deliciously gooey mashed potatoes wrapped in crispy bacon – the perfect comfort food treat!
Ingredients:
500g (1 lb) mashed potatoes 🥔
150g (5 oz) cooked bacon, chopped 🥓
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
1/4 cup green onions, chopped (optional) 🌿
Salt & pepper to taste
1 egg (for binding) 🥚
8–10 slices raw bacon (for wrapping) 🥓
Oil or spray for baking
Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2️⃣ In a bowl, mix mashed potatoes, chopped cooked bacon, cheddar, green onions, egg, salt & pepper.
3️⃣ Scoop and form mixture into golf-ball sized balls.
4️⃣ Wrap each ball with a slice of raw bacon, securing with a toothpick if needed.
5️⃣ Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
6️⃣ Bake 20–25 minutes or until bacon is crisp and golden.
🔥 Serve hot with sour cream or ranch for dipping. These are total flavor bombs! 💣