Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Drumsticks In A Bed Of Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Bacon-wrapped drumsticks, which are crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, are enough to make any meat lover's heart skip a beat. And when those drumsticks are enveloped in a blanket of buttery, well-seasoned mashed potatoes and cushioned by a crispy toast crust on the bottom, you know dinner's going to be finger-licking good!
You'll Need:
For the BBQ bacon chicken drumsticks:
- 9 chicken drumsticks
- 3 tbsp paprika
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp BBQ seasoning
- 18 slices of bacon
For the pie base:
- 5 slices of whole wheat bread
- 2 tbsp melted butter
For the cheesy mashed potatoes:
- 4 lbs potatoes, boiled
- ¾ stick butter
- ¾ cup warm milk
- 6 egg yolks
- 3 tbsp parsley
- salt, pepper & nutmeg to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- ¼ cup crispy fried onions
Here's How:
1. Combine the paprika, BBQ seasoning, and chili powder and coat the chicken drumsticks with the spice rub.
2. Wrap 2 slices of bacon around each chicken drumstick and place the drumsticks on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Transfer the sheet pan to a preheated oven and cook at 300°F for 30 minutes.
3. Remove the bread crusts and line the bottom of a square 9x9 inch springform pan with the bread slices. Brush melted butter over the bread, place the springform pan in the oven, and cook at 350°F for 10 minutes.
4. Mash the boiled potatoes and combine them with the butter and warm milk. Add the egg yolks and parsley, season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, and mix well.
5. Spread the mashed potatoes over the toasted bread and smooth out the top.
6. Press the BBQ bacon chicken drumsticks into the mashed potatoes.
7. Sprinkle cheese on top, put the pan back in the oven, and cook at 350°F for another 25 minutes. Garnish the finished chicken drumstick pie with crispy fried onions.
You can find the recipe for the Cheesy Chicken Legs featured in the bonus video here.