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Iowa Party Bites

Iowa Party Bites: Cheesy, Crispy Joy for Your Next Gathering

Iowa Party Bites are a crispy, cheesy delight perfect for any gathering, combining smoky bacon, cheddar, and hashbrowns into irresistible bites.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Bites
  • 16 ounces Frozen Hashbrowns Thawed and chopped
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese Melted
  • 8 ounces Cooked and Crumbled Bacon Crispy
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Creamy Mixture
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • paper towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Thaw and chop the frozen hashbrowns, pressing out excess moisture.
  3. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5–7 minutes, then crumble.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine the thawed hashbrowns, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, dried parsley, black pepper, and salt.
  5. Stir in sour cream, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard until well mixed.
  6. Form the mixture into bite-sized balls, about one inch in diameter, and place them on a lined baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  8. Let cool briefly, then serve warm with your favorite dips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can freeze them for up to 3 months and bake directly from the freezer.

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