Appetizer? Snack? Or a must-have at a tailgate party? Mashed potato balls are all three and more!

Cheddar cheese stuffed mashed potatoes are loaded with bacon and baked into a crispy crust. These mashed potato bombs are amazing!

Use up leftover mashed potatoes or whip up a fresh batch!

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Easy Loaded Mashed Potato Balls

  • Potato ‘bombs’ are loaded with cheesy, mashed potato goodness in every bite and are unbelievably easy to make with ready-made ingredients!
  • Use up those leftover bits of veggies, cheese, or meat and roll them up in the mashed potato mixture, then bake and serve!
  • Make in advance and reheat in the air fryer or in the oven! Double up the batch because no one can eat just one!
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Ingredients & Variations

Biscuits – Store-brand canned biscuits work great in this recipe or use crescent rolls. Keep this homemade biscuit mix recipe around to make your own light and fluffy biscuits!

Mashed Potatoes – Fresh, leftover, or store-bought mashed potatoes can be used. Spice up your spuds and stir in one of these DIY seasoning blends like Cajun seasoning, taco seasoning, or everything bagel seasoning.

Cheese – Stuffed with loads of melty cheddar cheese, mashed potato balls can also be made with Monterey Jack, a shredded Mexican blend, or bleu cheese crumbles!

Add-Ins Bacon bits are delish in every dish, but other add-ins include chopped spinach or kale, sundried tomatoes, chopped mushrooms, or sliced brussels sprouts.

How to Make Mashed Potato Balls

  1. Combine all filling ingredients (except the cube of cheese). Cool completely.
  2. Roll out biscuits and top with cubed cheese and filling mixture.
  3. Bring the edges up and pinch them closed to form a ball.
  4. Bake in a prepared muffin tin until the tops are browned and puffy.
  5. Once cool, serve as is or with your favorite dipping sauce.

PRO TIP: Brush an egg wash over the tops of each potato ball and sprinkle on a little parmesan cheese or parsley before baking for a crispy topping.

Tips for Perfection

  • Use homemade or pre-made mashed potatoes. Ensure they’re cool before adding them to the dough.
  • Canned biscuits are easier to work with if they’re set out about 30 minutes before use.
  • Allow the biscuits to cool in the pan for a few minutes to allow the cheese to set.
  • Run a butter knife or small spatula along the outside of the biscuits to easily get them to release from the pan.
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Delish Dips for Dunking!

Mashed potato balls are perfect for dipping and dunking!

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Loaded Mashed Potato Balls

Mashed Potato Balls are an easy cheesy appetizer with flavor in every bite!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8
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Ingredients  

  • 1 ½ cups prepared mashed potatoes *see notes
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 tablespoons bacon bits or crumbled bacon
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives or 1 green onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 8 cubes cheddar cheese ¾-inch each
  • 16.3 ounces refrigerated biscuits 1 can
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a muffin tin.
  • Place prepared mashed potatoes in a bowl and stir in shredded cheddar cheese, bacon, chives, & garlic powder. Cool completely.
  • Place a biscuit on the counter and roll into a 4-inch circle.
  • Add 1 cube of cheese and top with 2-3 tablespoons of the mashed potato mixture.
  • Pinch the seams closed to seal and bring the edges together to form a ball. Place seam side down in a prepared muffin tin.
  • Repeat process with remaining biscuits. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed. Let rest in the pan for about 5 minutes.
  • Run a knife along the edges and remove the potato balls.

Notes

This recipe works well with leftover or store-bought mashed potatoes. To make from scratch, we use this mashed potato recipe.
Store leftovers in a covered container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Reheat in the oven until heated through. 
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Nutrition Information

Calories: 284 | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 668mg | Potassium: 322mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 94IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American

 

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  1. Quick question? Would these be good at room temperature or cold? I’m thinking of making them for a party, so I want to make sure if we should warm them up with a microwave.

  2. Holly is there a way to cut this potatoes receipe down as I am a widow and don’t have many potatoes left over

    1. You could definitely half all of the ingredients. This would leave you with some leftover biscuits which you could just bake up and enjoy for breakfast. :)

  3. Mine turned out looking just like the picture, and taste just as good as the look! Thanks for an awesome fun recipe!!!

    1. I use a whole biscuit… they are a fair size (about ¾ cup in size). I haven’t tried small ones but that would be great as an appie or party food!

  4. Congratulations!
    Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you enjoy your new Red Plate and have a great week!
    Miz Helen

  5. Woot! You have been featured this week at Recipe Sharing Monday! The new link party is up and I’d love to see you back. Have a great week. :)

  6. Yum, these are right up my hubby’s alley! I will definitely have to give them a try! Thanks for sharing at our All Things Thursday blog hop, it’s great to have you!!

    Fotini

  7. Hi Holly,
    Loaded indeed, oh my I can’t wait to have one or more of these little treasures. Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope you are having a great weekend!
    Come Back Soon,
    Miz Helen

  8. Wow, these look sooo good!! I love that it is all tucked into a biscuit, Can’t wait to try this – pinning now. Stopping by from Miz Helen’s Full Plate Thursday to visit and follow.
    Terri Henkels

  9. This looks ABSOLUTELY divine! Oh yum – I’ve got to save this one! I would love for you to share this on Create It Thursday #20…it’s live now!

  10. Oh my goodness Holly these look so amazing! Mashed potatoes, bacon, cheese and biscuit? Where can you go wrong with this combination! The buns look like they are oozing with yummy goodness. Pinning and will definitely try this! Thanks for sharing.

    1. Hey Tabby,

      I tend to cook a lot of US style food here, biscuit dough is like crusty bread rolls I think or else scones! Though when I make this I think I’ll use bread rolls! :)

  11. Can I use homemade biscuit dough, or does it have to be store bought ?
    Upon moving to Sweden, I have noticed and realized they do not have the same food convenience as America.