Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort snack with this Potato Cheese Sticks Recipe. These crispy, golden-brown delights are filled with melted cheddar cheese, offering a satisfying cheesy pull with every bite. Perfect for parties, movie nights, or a quick snack, these potato cheese sticks are easy to make and sure to impress both kids and adults alike. With a crunchy panko breadcrumb coating and a creamy potato mixture infused with bacon and green onions, they deliver a burst of flavor that’s hard to resist. Whether you fry them for that classic crunch or bake them for a healthier twist, these cheesy treats will quickly become a favorite in your household. Get ready to elevate your snacking game!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 russet potatoes (cooked and cubed)
- 1 block cheddar cheese (cut into strips)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup diced bacon
- ⅔ cup cornstarch
- 100 g panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cooked potatoes, sour cream, bacon, green onions, salt, and pepper; mash until mostly smooth.
- Take a spoonful of the mixture, flatten it in your palm, and place a strip of cheddar cheese in the center; wrap the potato around the cheese.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with cornstarch mixed with panko breadcrumbs; coat each stick accordingly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (180°C); fry sticks for about 3 minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil; serve hot.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 128
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg