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Mashed Potato Bites Recipe

Country Mashed Potato Bites turn everyone’s favorite side dish into a crispy, poppable little treat that is perfect for parties, game days, or just a weeknight when regular mashed potatoes do not feel exciting enough. Golden on the outside, fluffy and creamy on the inside, and deeply satisfying in a way that makes it hard to stop at just a few.

Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Servings
20
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Ingredients

1 pkg Pioneer® Country Gravy Mix (prepared)
1 1/2 cups instant Mashed Potatoes
2 egg yolks
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 bunch chives, thinly sliced for garnish

These Mashed Potato Bites are made with Pioneer Country Gravy Mix for the savory, creamy filling that gives these crispy bites their deep flavor and the kind of rich, from-scratch taste that elevates a simple potato recipe into a crowd-pleasing snack.

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven

    Preheat oven to 400°F.

  2. Prepare Country Gravy

    In a saucepan, prepare Pioneer Country Gravy Mix to package instructions.

  3. Fold in Mashed Potatoes

    Add instant mashed potatoes and fold together until evenly combined. Allow the mixture to cool for 3-5 minutes or until 140°F.

  4. Incorporate the Eggs

    Add eggs, 1 at a time, waiting until each egg is incorporated before adding the next egg.

  5. Fold in Cheese

    Fold in cheddar cheese.

  6. Pipe onto Baking Sheet

    Transfer to a large piping bag fitted with a ½ -inch star piping tip and pipe 1-inch stars onto a prepared baking sheet, spacing them about ½ -inch apart.

  7. Bake Until Golden

    Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.

  8. Garnish and Serve

    Remove from oven and garnish with bacon and chives while still warm.

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