Loaded Potato Poppers

These tasty Loaded Potato Poppers are deep-fried bites stuffed with mashed potatoes, corn, cheese, and bacon coated in crispy breadcrumbs.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings Poppers

Calories 89kcal

Author Tonia Larson

Equipment

Ingredients

Potato Poppers

2 cups prepared mashed potatoes
1 cup corn
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped bacon

Breading

¾ cup plain breadcrumbs
¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
3 eggs beaten
peanut oil or canola oil for frying

Instructions

Potato Poppers

Mix together the mashed potatoes, corn, cheddar cheese, and chopped bacon.
Scoop the mixture and form it into balls. Set aside.

Breading

Put the plain bread crumbs, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt into a bowl and stir to combine.
Coat the potato poppers with the breading mixture, then with the beaten eggs, and then coat with the breading a second time. Set aside.
Heat oil in a deep fryer (or use a large pot with a thermometer) to 350˚F. Fry several bites at once for 1 1/2 -2 1/2 minutes, until golden brown.
Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Garnish with parsley, if desired, and serve warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Video

Notes

One: Make Ahead

To prepare ahead of time without frying, store them in the refrigerator overnight and remove them when ready to fry. Or store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before frying.

Two: Air Fryer Potato Poppers

Preheat the air fryer to 375˚F, place several poppers in the basket, coat them with olive oil spray, and cook for 5-8 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Three: Storage

Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat in the oven at 375˚ for 5-8 minutes or in the microwave on high for 15-20 seconds.

Nutrition facts were calculated using three tablespoons of oil since most of it wasn't absorbed. Your results may vary depending on your oil temperature, length of cooking time, and the fryer you use.

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