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Smoked Bacon and Little Potato Pancakes

Russell Bird
Try this recipe when you want to turn basic mashed potatoes into something special, or you're craving crispy bites packed with bacon, cheese, and BBQ flavor. Perfect for a weekend cookout, brunch, or even a creative appetizer, this dish is endlessly customizable and loaded with smoky goodness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine Pork, veggies
Servings 5 people

Equipment

  • Apple Wood Pellets
  • Pit Boss Cast Iron Skillet
  • BBQ Gloves
  • BBQ Spatula
  • Pit Boss 820D3 Pellet Grill
  • 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 from Spiceology
  • 2 each Avocadoes
  • 2 tbsp Truff Black Hot Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 3 each eggs
  • ½ cup Authentic Foods Multi-Blend Flour

Instructions
 

  • Preheat smoker to 500°F with a cast iron skillet inside
  • Cook bacon in skillet until crispy, reserve bacon fat
  • Dice bacon and mix with mashed potatoes, eggs, flour, cheese, and Fryclone
  • Roll into 2” balls and smash into pancakes on skillet
  • Fry each side until golden brown and crisp
  • Top with avocado, mayo, and hot sauce or your favorite garnish
  • Serve hot and enjoy the crispy, smoky goodness
Keyword bacon, different