Chicken Cheese Bacon Potato Balls
Crispy, cheesy, and utterly irresistible, these Chicken Cheese Bacon Potato Balls are the ultimate comfort food snack or appetizer. Featuring creamy mashed potatoes infused with tender shredded chicken, crunchy crumbled bacon, gooey cheddar cheese, and a hint of scallion freshness, each bite is a flavor-packed delight. Coated in golden breadcrumbs and fried to perfection, their crunchy exterior gives way to a rich, savory filling that’s sure to leave everyone reaching for more. Perfectly seasoned and easy to make, they’re an ideal party treat, game-day snack, or indulgent side dish. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce for an unforgettable crowd-pleaser. Keywords: Chicken Cheese Bacon Potato Balls, cheesy potato appetizer, fried potato balls, easy party snacks.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup (cooked and shredded) chicken breast
- 4 slices (cooked and crumbled) bacon
- 1 cup (shredded) cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) scallions
- 2 large egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 4 cups (for frying) vegetable oil
Instructions
Peel and dice the potatoes. Boil them in salted water until soft, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and mash the potatoes with butter, salt, and black pepper. Allow to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes with shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, and chopped scallions. Mix until evenly incorporated.
Take about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture to form small balls.
Set up a breading station: Place flour in one bowl, beat the eggs in a second bowl, and place breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
Roll each potato ball first in the flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs. Repeat for all balls.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the potato balls in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Be careful not to overcrowd the pot.
Remove the fried balls from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serve the Chicken Cheese Bacon Potato Balls warm, with your favorite dipping sauce, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
10406 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 937.5 g | 1202% | |
| Saturated Fat | 162.9 g | 814% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 544.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 746 mg | 249% | |
| Sodium | 8117 mg | 353% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 444.3 g | 162% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.3 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.4 g | ||
| Protein | 148.7 g | 297% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 810 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 27.6 mg | 153% | |
| Potassium | 5491 mg | 117% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
