Sides

Crispy Onion Cheddar Potato Bites

Mashed potato bites mixed with cheddar and onion, coated in breadcrumbs, and fried until golden and crisp.

Prep15 mins
Cook12 mins
Total27 mins
Serves2

Recipe by Chef Ahmed. Updated 2026-07-01.

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Crispy Onion Cheddar Potato Bites

At a Glance

Crispy Onion Cheddar Potato Bites is a 27-minute sides recipe for 2 servings, built around medium potatoes, boiled and mashed, shredded cheddar, finely chopped onion, salt.

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Total time
27 minutes
Servings
2
Key ingredients
medium potatoes, boiled and mashed, shredded cheddar, finely chopped onion, salt

Ingredients

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  • 2 pieces medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
  • 0.25 cup shredded cheddar
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped onion
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 piece egg, beaten
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 for frying oil for frying

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Boil potatoes until tender, then mash until smooth.
  2. Mix mashed potatoes with cheddar, onion, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Shape into small balls or thick discs.
  4. Dip each piece in beaten egg, then coat in breadcrumbs.
  5. Fry in hot oil for 3–4 minutes until golden and crisp.
  6. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Nutrition Estimate

225 calories
5g protein
13g carbs
17g fat

Nutrition values are estimates for home cooking guidance and may vary by ingredient brand, weight, and cooking method.

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