Description
Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, these Loaded Mashed Potato Bites are the ultimate crowd-pleaser! Perfect for parties, appetizers, or snacking, they use simple ingredients like mashed potatoes, cheese, bacon, and chives. This quick appetizer recipe is make-ahead friendly and reheats beautifully. Whether you’re planning for brunch, game day, or dinner ideas, these savory bites deliver big flavor in small packages. Great for using leftovers or impressing guests with something new and indulgent.
Ingredients
2 cups mashed potatoes
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/3 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
2 tablespoons chopped chives or scallions
1 large egg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Butter or cooking spray for muffin tin
Extra bacon and chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a mini muffin tin with butter or cooking spray.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, chopped chives, egg, flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
3. Scoop 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of the mixture into each muffin cup. Press lightly to compact.
4. Bake for 20–25 minutes until the tops are golden and edges crispy.
5. Let rest in the tin for 5 minutes, then remove gently with a spoon.
6. Garnish with extra bacon and chives, if desired. Serve warm with sour cream or ranch.
Notes
Make sure the mashed potatoes are cold and firm for best results.
You can freeze the bites after baking and reheat directly from frozen.
For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne or chopped jalapeños to the mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: loaded mashed potato bites, appetizer, party food, bacon, cheese, finger food