Description
Satisfy your snack cravings with this irresistible Potato Cheese Sticks Recipe! These crunchy, golden-brown sticks feature a crispy exterior that gives way to a gooey, cheesy center. Perfect for game nights, parties, or cozy evenings at home, they are sure to please everyone. Enhanced with flavorful bacon and green onions, each bite offers a delightful taste experience. Whether you choose to fry them for that classic crunch or bake them for a healthier option, these cheesy potato sticks are versatile and easy to make. Get ready to impress your guests and indulge in this comforting snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 russet potatoes (cooked and cubed)
- ¼ cup diced bacon
- ¼ cup diced green onion
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 block cheddar cheese (cut into strips)
- â…” cup cornstarch
- 100 g panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying or baking
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked potatoes, bacon, green onion, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Mash until mostly smooth.
- Take a spoonful of the mixture and flatten it in your palm. Place a cheese strip in the center and wrap the potato mix around it.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with cornstarch mixed with panko. Coat each stick in flour, dip into egg, then coat with the panko mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (180°C). Fry the sticks until golden brown (about 3 minutes) or bake at 400°F (200°C) for approximately 15 minutes on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Allow them to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg