Cheese and Bacon Potato Balls

Cheesy mashed potatoes are scooped into balls and texturized with a fork before being baked until golden brown. This is delicious served with a rack of lamb that has been baked in rosemary and oil, or a steak with pepper sauce.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 358 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 slices bacon, diced
• 2 tablespoons milk, or as needed
• 5 baking potatoes, peeled and diced
• 4 ounces shredded processed cheese
• 1 ¼ tablespoons Parmesan cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Place the potatoes into a pot with enough lightly salted water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until tender. Drain.

Step 3

While the potatoes are cooking, fry the bacon pieces in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned, but not totally crisp.

Step 4

Mash the potatoes with the butter, milk and cheese until fairly smooth. Use a potato masher or a whisk. Mix in the bacon. Form balls about the size of large ice cream scoops, and place them on a greased baking sheet. Scrape the top and sides with a fork to make textured lines over the balls. Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese over the top of each one.

Step 5

Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is golden brown.