Best 7 Chicken Cheese Bacon Potato Balls Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our irresistible Chicken, Cheese, Bacon, and Potato Balls. These crispy and flavorful morsels are a perfect appetizer, snack, or main course, sure to tantalize your taste buds with every bite. Savor the tender chicken, melted cheese, crispy bacon, and fluffy potato, all perfectly combined in a golden-brown ball.

This recipe provides detailed instructions for creating these delectable treats. We'll guide you through the process of preparing the chicken, cheese, bacon, and potato mixture, shaping it into balls, and cooking them to perfection.

Along with the classic Chicken, Cheese, Bacon, and Potato Balls, we also offer variations to cater to different tastes and preferences. Discover the zesty Mexican-inspired recipe, bursting with flavors from chili powder, cumin, and salsa. If you're craving a cheesy delight, try the Cheesy Potato Balls, filled with a gooey blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheese.

For a healthier twist, the Baked Chicken, Cheese, Bacon, and Potato Balls are a guilt-free indulgence, using the oven instead of frying. And if you're short on time, the Air Fryer Chicken, Cheese, Bacon, and Potato Balls provide a quick and crispy alternative.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're in for a delightful treat. These Chicken, Cheese, Bacon, and Potato Balls are sure to be a hit at your next party, potluck, or family gathering. So gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on this delicious adventure!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY CHICKEN AND POTATO CASSEROLE WITH BACON



Cheesy Chicken and Potato Casserole with Bacon image

Frozen hash browns with onions and peppers are topped with cooked chicken, a delicious soup mixture and Cheddar cheese. Baked until hot and bubbling and sprinkled with crumbled bacon, this savory, satisfying casserole is sure to please.

Provided by Campbell's Kitchen

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Campbell's Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Vegetable cooking spray
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free)
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese or Colby Jack cheese
½ cup milk
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (28 ounce) package frozen diced potatoes (hash browns) with onions and peppers, thawed
Salt
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or thinly sliced green onion

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 13x9x2-inch baking dish with the cooking spray.
  • Stir the soup, sour cream, 1 cup cheese, milk, garlic powder and black pepper in a medium bowl.
  • Spread the potatoes in the baking dish. Season the potatoes with the salt and additional black pepper. Top with the chicken. Spread the soup mixture over the chicken. Cover the baking dish.
  • Bake for 40 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and the mixture is hot and bubbling. Uncover the baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Sprinkle with the bacon and chives before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 126.8 mg, Fat 39.6 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 36.6 g, SaturatedFat 19.5 g, Sodium 849.3 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

CHICKEN, BACON CHIPOTLE BALLS RECIPE BY TASTY



Chicken, Bacon Chipotle Balls Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: bread crumb, oil, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, pepper, eggs, flour, dried rosemary, fresh parsley, bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, shredded mozzarella cheese, chipotle sauce, salt, fresh parsley

Provided by Lucia Plancarte

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

bread crumb, for coating
oil, for frying
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 eggs
½ cup flour
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
3 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon pepper
7 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup chipotle sauce, to taste
1 tablespoon salt
fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven 200ºC (400ºF).
  • Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper, both sides.
  • Bake the chicken breast for 25 minutes, or until cooked through.
  • With two forks, shred the chicken.
  • Add the eggs, flour, rosemary, parsley, bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, mozzarella cheese, chipotle sauce, and salt. Mix to combine.
  • Preheat a pot of oil to 180˚C (350˚F).
  • Make small balls with the chicken mixture by rolling between your hands. The coat the balls in breadcrumbs.
  • Fry the balls until golden brown about 2-3 minutes.
  • Drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil and sprinkle with salt.
  • Garnish with a sprinkle of parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 0 grams

LOADED CHEESY MASHED POTATO BALLS RECIPE BY TASTY



Loaded Cheesy Mashed Potato Balls Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: mashed potato, green onion, cooked bacon, garlic powder, black pepper, eggs, cheddar cheese, flour, bread crumbs, oil, salt

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Sides

Yield 7 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups mashed potato, leftover/cold - prepared to your liking
½ cup green onion, sliced
¾ cup cooked bacon, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 eggs
cheddar cheese, block - cut into small cubes
1 cup flour
1 cup bread crumbs
oil, for frying
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Cut cheddar cheese block into small cubes.
  • Place cold mashed potatoes into a large mixing bowl. Add green onion, chopped bacon, garlic powder, black pepper, and 1 egg - mix well.
  • With lightly floured hands - pick up a tablespoon sized ball of potato mixture and flatten into a small pancake. Place a cube of cheddar in the center and wrap the potato mixture around the cheese. Repeat.
  • In three separate bowls, add flour, remaining egg (whisked) and breadcrumbs. Coat the potato ball in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Coat once more with egg and once more with bread crumbs. Set aside - store in fridge while you wait to fry.
  • In a medium pan heat oil over medium/high heat (to approximately 350˚F (180˚C). Fry the potatoes in batches until browned on all sides.
  • Transfer fried potato balls to paper towels to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with salt.
  • Transfer to a baking tray and bake in a preheated oven for 5 minutes at 400˚F (200˚C).
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 792 calories, Carbohydrate 132 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 26 grams, Sugar 7 grams

BACON-CHEESE TOPPED CHICKEN



Bacon-Cheese Topped Chicken image

Mushrooms, bacon strips and Monterey Jack cheese top these tender marinated chicken breasts that provide a flavorful dining experience with a just a little fuss. I get compliments whenever I serve them. They're one of my family's favorites. -Melanie Kennedy Battle Ground, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 cup honey
4-1/2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash paprika
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
8 bacon strips, partially cooked
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the mustard, honey, 1-1/2 teaspoons oil and lemon juice. Pour 1/2 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken. Seal the bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate the remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade from chicken. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in remaining oil on all sides. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., In the same skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until tender. Spoon reserved marinade over chicken. Top with cheeses and mushrooms. Place bacon strips in a crisscross pattern over chicken., Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 789 calories, Fat 53g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 168mg cholesterol, Sodium 1523mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 45g protein.

BACON-CHEDDAR CHICKEN AND POTATOES



Bacon-Cheddar Chicken and Potatoes image

Find a dish the whole family will love when you make Bacon-Cheddar Chicken and Potatoes. Top this easy cheesy chicken and potatoes dish with fresh chopped parsley for the perfect finishing touch after baking.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 2h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup KRAFT Classic Ranch Dressing
6 large bone-in chicken thighs (1-3/4 lb.), skin and visible fat removed
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon
1-1/2 lb. red potatoes (about 5), cut into 1-inch chunks
1 onion, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Pour dressing over chicken in shallow dish. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
  • Heat oven to 400ºF. Cook bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet, reserving 1 Tbsp. drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels.
  • Add potatoes and onions to reserved drippings; cook 5 min., stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Crumble bacon. Add to potato mixture; mix lightly. Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Place chicken over potato mixture.
  • Bake 55 min. to 1 hour or until potatoes are tender and chicken is done (165ºF). Top with cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Sodium 390 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 26 g

BAKED CHICKEN, POTATO, AND BACON CASSEROLE



Baked Chicken, Potato, and Bacon Casserole image

How can you easily put an new twist on the classic casserole that combines juicy chicken and tender potatoes? By crumbling a crispy delight known as bacon on top.

Provided by Tanja A

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Chicken

Time 1h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

nonstick cooking spray
6 slices bacon
4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into wedges
2 pounds boneless chicken thighs
sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
⅓ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried rosemary

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
  • Arrange potatoes in an even layer on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then arrange on top of the potatoes. Drizzle the chicken dish with olive oil; sprinkle with thyme and rosemary. Crumble the bacon over the top of the dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the centers and potatoes are tender, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 62.1 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 222.4 mg

CHICKEN, CHEESE & BACON POTATO BALLS



Chicken, Cheese & Bacon Potato Balls image

A great way to use leftovers. My family love these for lunch with a simple tossed salad. They also make a good main meal served with fresh vegetables. Using seasoned breadcrumbs always adds that little extra. I've made small balls to take along to bring a plate nights.

Provided by An_Net

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 large potatoes
1 cup cooked chicken, chopped
1/2 cup cheese (cheddar or your choice)
1/4 cup bacon, pieces
1 egg
butter
breadcrumbs, for rolling
cream
oil (for frying)
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes and boil until soft.
  • Fry Bacon pieces until golden.
  • Drain potatoes and put back in saucepan, mash add butter and cream until creamy and smooth but still firm.
  • Add bacon, chicken and cheese to mashed potato mixture and mix well. Cool a little.
  • Combine egg and milk until fluffy.
  • Take small handful of potato mix and roll into a ball. Dip into egg and roll in breadcrumbs.
  • Refrigerate for 20 mins until firm.
  • Heat oil for frying. Can be deep fried or shallow fried and cook until golden brown.
  • Drain well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.2, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 88.7, Sodium 215.3, Carbohydrate 98.2, Fiber 12.2, Sugar 4.4, Protein 24.4

Tips:

  • For the perfect crispy texture, use a combination of all-purpose flour and cornstarch in the coating.
  • Season the chicken and potato mixture generously with herbs and spices for a flavorful filling.
  • Use a variety of cheeses for a more complex flavor profile. A blend of cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan is a classic choice.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the potato balls. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Serve the potato balls hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ketchup, mayonnaise, or ranch dressing.

Conclusion:

Chicken cheese bacon potato balls are a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a crispy outer shell, a savory filling, and a cheesy gooey center, these potato balls are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a tasty and easy-to-make snack, give this recipe a try!

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