Equipment You’ll Need
- Pit Boss 820D3 Pellet Grill
- Apple Wood Pellets
- Pit Boss Cast Iron Skillet
- BBQ Gloves
- BBQ Spatula
- You Need a BBQ Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 1 lb Bacon
- 6 cups Mashed Little Potatoes
- 2 cups Shredded Cheese
- 3 tbsp Isaac Toups Fryclone Seasoning (Spiceology)
- 2 Avocados
- 2 tbsp Truff Black Hot Sauce
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 3 Eggs
- ½ cup Authentic Foods Multi-Blend Flour
Instructions
1. Preheat and Prep
- Preheat your smoker to 500°F with the cast iron skillet inside to get hot.
- This recipe also works well on the stovetop if needed.
2. Cook the Bacon
- Place bacon directly on the hot skillet.
- Cook until slightly crispy, then remove and dice.
- Leave the bacon fat in the skillet—you’ll fry the pancakes in it. If there’s too much, reserve some to add back as needed.
3. Make the Potato Mixture
- In a bowl, combine:
- Mashed potatoes
- Diced bacon
- Eggs
- Flour
- Cheese
- Fryclone seasoning
- Mix until the texture is firm enough to form into balls, but still soft and moist.
4. Form and Fry the Pancakes
- Shape mixture into 2-inch balls.
- Add a bit of reserved bacon fat to the skillet.
- Place the balls in the skillet and smash them down to about ½ inch thick.
- Fry until golden brown on the bottom, then flip and cook the other side (2–3 minutes per side).
5. Top and Serve
- Slice avocados and place on top of each pancake.
- Drizzle with Truff hot sauce and mayonnaise.
- Serve hot and crispy—perfect BBQ snack or side!
Quick Recap
- Preheat smoker and skillet to 500°F
- Cook bacon until crispy, dice it, and save the fat
- Mix mashed potatoes, bacon, cheese, egg, flour, Fryclone
- Roll into 2” balls
- Add bacon fat to skillet and place potato balls in
- Smash down to ½ inch thick, fry both sides until golden
- Top with avocado, Truff, and mayo
- Serve and enjoy!
Helpful Tips and Notes
Can I use leftover mashed potatoes?
Yes! Leftovers make this recipe even easier. Just warm them up a bit before mixing so they’re easier to handle and less crumbly.
Do I have to use bacon?
Nope—this recipe is flexible. You can use chicken, sausage, beef, turkey, ham, or go meat-free.
What if I’m gluten-free?
Swap the flour for any gluten-free blend, cornstarch, or tapioca starch. All other ingredients are naturally gluten-free.
How can I make it healthier?
Use less cheese, add an extra egg, and fry in canola or olive oil instead of bacon fat. Serving with a side salad can balance the dish and stretch it into a full meal.