Loaded Monster Mash Bites

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Loaded Monster Mash Bites
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Ingredients
  1. 1
  2. container (24 oz) refrigerated mashed potatoes
  3. 1
  4. cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
  5. 4
  6. tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  7. 3
  8. slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
  9. 6
  10. eggs
  11. 1 3/4
  12. cups Progresso® plain bread crumbs
  13. Vegetable oil for deep frying
  14. 1
  15. container (16 oz) sour cream
  16. 2
  17. teaspoons dry ranch dressing mix (from 1-oz package)
Instructions
  1. 1 In large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, cheese, 2 tablespoons of the chives, the bacon and 1 of the eggs with spoon until blended. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls.
  2. 2 In shallow bowl, place bread crumbs. In another shallow bowl, beat remaining 5 eggs. Coat potato balls with bread crumbs, then dip into eggs and coat again with bread crumbs.
  3. 3 In deep fryer or 3-quart heavy saucepan, heat 2 inches oil to 375°F. Fry potato balls, in batches, in hot oil 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  4. 4 In small bowl, mix sour cream, remaining 2 tablespoons chives and the dressing mix. Serve warm potato bites with sauce.
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