Loaded Cheddar Mashed Potato Bites
Loaded Cheddar Mashed Potato Bites are crisp-edged on the outside with a fluffy, cheesy center, dotted with smoky bacon, green onion, and chives. They deliver a rich, tangy bite thanks to two types of Cheddar and a sprinkle of Parmesan, especially when paired with cool sour cream. Serve them as a party appetizer, game day snack, or a fun side for dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Loaded Cheddar Mashed Potato Bites, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Generously coat a standard muffin tin with cooking spray.
- 2
Set aside 2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar and 2 tablespoons white Cheddar for topping. In a bowl, mix the mashed potatoes, remaining Cheddar cheese, remaining white Cheddar cheese, eggs, and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Gently fold in the dried chives, Parmesan cheese, and bacon.
- 3
Portion the mixture evenly into 12 muffin cups. Evenly sprinkle the reserved cheese on top.
- 4
Bake for about 15 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes.
- 5
With a dinner knife, carefully run around each puff and lift out gently. Serve at once with sour cream.
- Calories 207.86 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 9.99 g Moderate 20%
- Carbohydrate 15.42 g 6%
- Total Fat 12.32 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 5.99 g High 30%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 140.23 mg High 47%
- Sodium 416.6 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 1.5 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 2.13 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 167.45 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 0.97 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 118.88 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 58.2 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 3.85 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.5 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Loaded Cheddar Mashed Potato Bites is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cooking Spray, Dried Chives, Eggs, and Fully Cooked Bacon. Each serving provides about 207.86 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Loaded Cheddar Mashed Potato Bites made of?
- The main ingredients are Cooking Spray, Dried Chives, Eggs, Fully Cooked Bacon, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Loaded Cheddar Mashed Potato Bites?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 207.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Loaded Cheddar Mashed Potato Bites easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Loaded Cheddar Mashed Potato Bites healthy?
- Loaded Cheddar Mashed Potato Bites has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 207.86 calories and 9.99 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 416.6 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.99 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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