Potato Balls Baked Treat (Print-Friendly Version)

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1/4 cup cooked bacon crumbles

02 - 1 beaten egg

03 - 2 cups of mashed potatoes

04 - Salt and pepper, adjust to taste

05 - 1/4 cup of finely chopped chives

06 - Olive oil spray, for coating

07 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

08 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, for coating

01 - Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking pan by covering it with parchment paper.

02 - Combine mashed potatoes, shredded cheese, chives, bacon bits, egg, and a dash of salt and pepper in a bowl. Stir until it’s all blended.

03 - Roll the mixture into small, golf-ball-sized portions. Coat each one evenly by rolling in breadcrumbs.

04 - Arrange the breadcrumb-coated balls on the covered baking pan. Spray a bit of olive oil over the top.

05 - Pop the tray in the oven and bake for around 20 to 25 minutes, or until the outside is crispy and golden.

06 - Let them rest a few minutes before serving. Dig in and enjoy!

01 - Swap the bacon out for diced cooked mushrooms if you’d like a vegetarian option.

02 - Choose gluten-free breadcrumbs to make this work for gluten-free eaters.

03 - Switch up the flavors by mixing in dill, parsley, or another cheese you like.

04 - For extra crunch, roll the potato balls in breadcrumbs twice before baking.