Snack Bites Ideas

Snack Bites Ideas

 

Potato Bites

Ingredients (about 16–20 bites):

2 cups cold mashed potatoes

1 egg (helps bind)

1 cup cheddar cheese

2 tbsp flour all-purpose

2 tbsp chopped parsley

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

Salt & pepper, to taste

Oil for frying

Instructions:

Mix – In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes, egg, cheese, flour, herbs, and seasoning. Stir until smooth and thick enough to shape.

Shape – Scoop 1 tbsp of mixture and roll into small balls or flatten slightly into patties.

Fry: Heat oil in a skillet and cook on medium heat until golden and crispy on all sides, about 2–3 minutes per side.

Serve – Enjoy plain or with ketchup, sour cream, or yogurt dip.

Fried Cheese Balls

Ingredients (about 18–20 balls)

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or a mix of mozzarella & cheddar for flavor)

½ cup cream cheese (softened)

½ cup all-purpose flour

2 large eggs, beaten

1 ½ cups breadcrumbs (panko or regular)

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp paprika (optional, for color)

Salt & black pepper to taste

Oil for deep-frying (vegetable or canola)

Instructions:

Make the cheese mixture – In a bowl, mix shredded mozzarella, cream cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.

Shape into balls – Scoop about 1 tbsp of the mixture and roll into bite-sized balls. Place on a tray lined with parchment paper. Freeze for 20–30 minutes (this helps them hold shape while frying).

Coat – Roll each ball in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs. For extra crispiness, dip again in egg and breadcrumbs (double coating).

Fry – Heat oil in a deep pan (350°F / 175°C). Fry cheese balls in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden brown.

Drain & serve – Remove with a slotted spoon, place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Serve hot with marinara sauce, ranch, or garlic aioli for dipping.

Cinnamon Biscuit Bites

Ingredients:

1 small roll of canned biscuits

1/4 cup sugar (mix of white and brown)

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1-2 tablespoons butter

Icing:

1/4 cup powdered sugar

4 ounce cream cheese, softened

2 tablespoon butter, softened

1 tablespoon milk

1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place butter in a baking pan and melt it in the preheating oven.

Cut the canned biscuits into quarters.

In a plastic bag, combine the sugar (both white and brown) with cinnamon.

Place the biscuit quarters in the bag and shake to coat evenly with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Arrange the coated biscuit pieces in the melted butter in the baking pan.

Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the biscuit bites are golden brown.

While the biscuit bites are baking, mix together the powdered sugar, milk, cream cheese, butter and vanilla extract in a bowl to make the icing.

Once the cinnamon sugar biscuit bites are done baking, remove them from the oven.

Drizzle the prepared icing over the warm biscuit bites. Enjoy your delicious and economical Cinnamon Sugar Biscuit Bites as a delightful treat!

Donut Holes

Ingredients (about 24–30 donut holes):

2 cups all-purpose flour

¼ cup granulated sugar

2 tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

¾ cup whole milk (or any milk)

1 large egg

2 tbsp melted butter (or neutral oil)

1 tsp vanilla extract

Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

Instructions:

Mix dry ingredients – In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

Mix wet ingredients – In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.

Combine – Add wet mixture into dry ingredients, stir until just combined (dough will be slightly sticky).

Heat oil – In a deep pot, heat 2–3 inches of oil to 350°F (175°C).

Form donut holes – Scoop dough with a small spoon or cookie scoop, then gently drop into hot oil. Fry in batches, turning occasionally, for 2–3 minutes until golden brown.

Drain – Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels.

Coating Options:

Cinnamon sugar: Toss warm donut holes in a mix of ½ cup sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon.

Powdered sugar: Roll in confectioners’ sugar once slightly cooled.

Glazed: Dip in simple glaze (1 cup powdered sugar + 2 tbsp milk + ½ tsp vanilla).