Mashed Potato Bacon Bombs (Print Format)

Creamy mashed potato balls stuffed with cheddar, wrapped in bacon, and fried to golden perfection.

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 cups cold mashed potatoes
02 - 1 egg
03 - Salt, to taste
04 - Black pepper, to taste
05 - ½ cup dry bread crumbs
06 - Cheddar cheese, cut into 1-inch chunks (1 chunk per bomb)
07 - Bacon slices (1 slice per bomb)
08 - Oil for frying (canola recommended)
09 - Sour cream, for dipping

# Steps:

01 - Combine the cold mashed potatoes, egg, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until evenly incorporated.
02 - Scoop some mashed potato mixture, wrap it around a cheddar cheese chunk, and roll it into a ball.
03 - Roll each potato ball in dry bread crumbs to evenly coat.
04 - Wrap each coated potato ball with a bacon slice. Secure the bacon with a toothpick.
05 - Heat oil to 175°C (350°F). Fry the bombs, 1-2 at a time, until golden brown on all sides.
06 - Drain the fried potato bombs on paper towels. Serve warm with sour cream for dipping.

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