Country Mashed Potato Bites by Pioneer

Prep: 15 min., Cook 15 min
Makes 20 Bites

Ingredients:

• 1 pkg Pioneer Country Gravy Mix
• 2 cups Water
• 1 1/2 cups instant Mashed Potatoes
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 bunch chives, thinly sliced for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400˚F.
2. In a saucepan, prepare Pioneer Country Gravy Mix using the water to package instructions.
3. Add instant mashed potatoes and fold together until evenly combined. Allow the mixture to cool for 3-5 minutes or until 140˚F.
4. Add eggs, 1 at a time, waiting until each egg is incorporated before adding the next egg.
5. Fold in cheddar cheese.
6. Transfer to a large piping bag fitted with a ½ -inch star piping tip and pipe 1-inch stars onto to a prepared baking sheet, spacing them about ½ -inch apart.
7. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Remove from oven and garnish with bacon and chives while still warm.