Cheese and Bacon Potato Balls

Potato Side Dish - Side Dish

This is delicious served with a rack of lamb that has been baked in rosemary and oil, or a steak with pepper sauce.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Cheese and Bacon Potato Balls

Ingredients

5 baking potatoes

peeled and diced

1 tablespoon butter

2 tablespoons milk

or as needed

4 ounces shredded processed cheese

1 ¼ tablespoons Parmesan cheese

2 slices bacon

diced

Side Dish

Directions

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.

Nutritional Information

Cheese and Bacon Potato Balls

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 357.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 13.1g 26%

Carbohydrates: 49.2g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 5.9g 23%

Sugars: 4.5g

Fat: 12.6g 20%

Saturated Fat: 7g 35%

Cholesterol: 37mg 12%

Vitamin A Iu: 330.1IU 7%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.4mg 49%

Vitamin B6: 0.8mg 52%

Vitamin C: 52.5mg 87%

Folate: 45.3mcg 11%

Calcium: 219.1mg 22%

Iron: 2.3mg 13%

Magnesium: 72.9mg 26%

Potassium: 1242.1mg 35%

Sodium: 521.6mg 21%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 27%

Calories From Fat: 113.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.