Description
Crispy potato and cheese sticks blend comfort with gourmet flair, delivering irresistible flavor in every bite. Crunchy exterior gives way to a creamy, cheesy center that will make you crave more.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 russet potatoes, cooked and cubed
- 1 block cheddar cheese, cut into 1/4-inch strips
- 1/4 cup bacon, diced
Binding/Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup green onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Cooking Ingredient:
- Oil, for frying
- Salt, to season
Instructions
- Prepare the potato base by combining mashed potatoes with sour cream, chopped green onions, crispy bacon bits, salt, and pepper. Mash until slightly chunky, maintaining a rustic texture that preserves potato pieces.
- Create potato cylinders by portioning a spoonful of potato mixture and carefully inserting a thin cheese strip into the center. Encase the cheese completely, forming a smooth, sealed potato stick.
- Create a three-stage coating process: first roll each potato stick in flour, ensuring complete coverage. Next, dip into beaten egg, allowing excess to drip off. Finally, coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs for maximum crispiness.
- For oven method: Preheat to 400F. Arrange potato sticks on a lined baking sheet, lightly drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 15-18 minutes until exterior turns golden brown and cheese melts internally.
- For frying method: Heat oil to 350F. Carefully submerge potato sticks and fry for 3-4 minutes until exterior becomes deep golden and crispy. Remove and drain excess oil on a wire rack, then season with salt.
- Allow potato sticks to rest for 2-3 minutes to prevent burning. Serve immediately while cheese remains gooey and exterior stays crunchy.
Notes
- Achieve the perfect potato consistency by mashing gently, keeping some chunks for a rustic texture that adds delightful mouthfeel.
- Ensure cheese is cut precisely to prevent leakage during cooking, creating a gooey molten center that oozes when bitten.
- Try alternative coatings like crushed cornflakes or gluten-free breadcrumbs for different dietary needs and crunch levels.
- Consider adding herbs like rosemary or thyme to the potato mixture for an extra flavor dimension that elevates the basic recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes (oven) or 5 minutes (frying)
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg