Description
These crispy potato cheese sticks are the ultimate snack for cheese lovers! Filled with creamy mashed potatoes, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar cheese, these sticks are golden and crunchy on the outside with a cheesy, gooey center. Perfect for serving as a snack or appetizer. #HomemadeRecipes #QuickDinnerIdeas #EasyAppetizers #CheeseLovers #HealthyRecipesEasy
Ingredients
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- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup green onion (diced)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 russet potatoes (cooked and cubed)
- 1/4 cup bacon (diced)
- 1 block cheddar cheese (cut into strips)
- 2/3 cup cornstarch
- 100 g panko breadcrumbs
- Flour (for coating)
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1 liter vegetable oil or canola oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cubed russet potatoes, diced bacon, diced green onions, sour cream, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Use a potato masher or fork to mash everything together until mostly smooth with some small potato chunks for texture.
- Cut the block of cheddar cheese into strips about ¼ inch thick.
- Take a spoonful of the potato mixture, flatten it in your palm, place a strip of cheddar cheese in the center, and wrap the potato mixture around it, forming a ball. Make sure the cheese is fully covered. Repeat until all the mixture is used.
- Set up three bowls for coating: one with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with a mixture of cornstarch and panko breadcrumbs. Roll each potato stick in flour, dip it in the beaten egg, and coat it in the panko breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (180°C). Carefully place the coated potato sticks into the hot oil and fry for about 3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the potato sticks using a slotted spoon and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Sprinkle lightly with salt while still hot.
- If baking, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the coated sticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Let the potato cheese sticks cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs in the coating.
- If you prefer a healthier version, bake the sticks instead of frying them.
- Ensure the oil temperature stays around 350°F (180°C) for a crisp and golden exterior.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg