Idaho mashed potato pops Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• For Greek Mashed Potato Pops:
• 1/2 cup defrosted frozen chopped spinach, squeezed dry
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
• For Southwestern Mashed Potato Pops:
• 2 Tablespoons chopped red bell pepper
• 1 green onion, chopped (white and green parts)
• 1/2 cup pepperjack cheese, grated
• a few drops Tabasco or other hot sauce
• For Bacon Mashed Potato Pops:
• 1/2 cup sauteed onions
• 1/2 cup Gruyere cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup bacon, cooked and chopped (about 2 slices)
• 1 egg
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs or dehydrated potato flakes
• grapeseed or canola oil, for frying
• Prep time: 40 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 1 hour Yield: approximately 3 dozen 2-inch pops
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