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Loaded Monster Mash Bites are crispy fried mashed potato balls filled with gooey cheddar cheese, savory bacon, and tangy sour cream. These bite-sized delights are perfect for parties or as a delicious snack!

Ingredients: 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced. 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese. 1/4 cup cooked bacon, crumbled. 2 green onions, chopped. 1/4 cup sour cream. 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Salt and pepper to taste. Cooking oil for frying.

Instructions: Boil the diced potatoes until tender, then drain well. In a large mixing bowl, mash the potatoes with a fork or potato masher. Add shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the mashed potatoes. Mix until well combined. Form the mashed potato mixture into small bite-sized balls. Heat cooking oil in a deep fryer or skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the mashed potato balls in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Remove the fried potato balls and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil. Serve the Loaded Monster Mash Bites hot with additional sour cream and green onions for garnish, if desired.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

You can serve these chicken dumplings as an appetizer or as a tasty snack on the weekend. They are wrapped in thin wonton sheets and filled with flavorful ground chicken and aromatics. Then they are fried until golden brown and crispy.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken. 1/2 cup finely chopped cabbage. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 tablespoon soy sauce. 1 tablespoon sesame oil. 1 teaspoon grated ginger. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. 1 package wonton wrappers. 2 green onions, thinly sliced. Oil for frying.

Instructions: Ground chicken, cabbage, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, black pepper, and green onions should all be mixed together in a bowl. In the middle of each wonton wrapper, put a small amount of the chicken mixture. Wet the edges of the wrapper with water, then fold it over and press it shut to make a dumpling shape. Set a pan on medium heat and add the oil. Fry the dumplings one at a time for three to four minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and fully cooked. Take it out of the pan and let it drain on paper towels. Serve hot with any dipping sauce you like.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Delicious pumpkin pie sufganiot, a delightful twist on the classic Hanukkah treat. These fried donuts are filled with a spiced pumpkin filling and dusted with powdered sugar.

Ingredients: 1 cup pumpkin puree. 2 tablespoons sugar. 1 teaspoon cinnamon. 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg. 1/4 teaspoon cloves. 2 cups all-purpose flour. 2 tablespoons sugar. 1 packet active dry yeast. 1/2 cup warm milk. 2 tablespoons butter, melted. 1 egg. 1/2 teaspoon salt. Vegetable oil for frying. Powdered sugar for dusting.

Instructions: In a bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, 2 tablespoons sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix well and set aside. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour and 2 tablespoons of sugar. In another bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy. Add the melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture and mix well. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and knead until a dough forms. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise for 1 hour or until it has doubled in size. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/2 inch thick. Using a round cookie cutter or glass, cut out circles from the dough. Place a small spoonful of the pumpkin filling in the center of half of the circles. Top each filled circle with another dough circle and seal the edges by pressing them together. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350F 175C. Carefully place the sufganiot in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, turning them to ensure even cooking. Remove the sufganiot from the oil and drain them on paper towels. Dust the warm sufganiot with powdered sugar before serving.

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Chicken Fried Bacon is a delicious and indulgent treat that combines the crispy goodness of fried chicken with the savory flavor of bacon. It's perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish for breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients: 1 pound thick-cut bacon. 1 cup all-purpose flour. 2 teaspoons paprika. 1 teaspoon salt. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. 2 large eggs. 1 cup buttermilk. 1 cup vegetable oil for frying.

Instructions: In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well. In another shallow dish, beat the eggs and then stir in the buttermilk. Dip each strip of bacon into the flour mixture, coating it evenly. Shake off any excess flour. Next, dip the bacon into the egg and buttermilk mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Dip the bacon back into the flour mixture for a second coating, pressing the flour mixture onto the bacon strips. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350F 175C. Carefully place the coated bacon strips into the hot oil, a few at a time, and fry until they are golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried bacon from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve the chicken fried bacon hot and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes