These Crispy Potato Cheese Sticks are a mouthwatering snack or appetizer that combines the creamy texture of mashed potatoes with gooey, melted cheddar cheese in every bite. With a crunchy outer layer made from panko breadcrumbs and flour, these sticks are filled with delicious bacon bits and green onions, making them a perfect blend of flavors and textures. Whether you’re hosting a party or just want a fun snack, these potato cheese sticks are sure to impress everyone!
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup green onions, diced
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 russet potatoes, cooked and cubed
- ¼ cup bacon, diced
- 1 block of cheddar cheese, cut into strips
- ⅔ cup cornstarch
- 100 g panko breadcrumbs
- Flour (for coating)
- 1 egg (for coating)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Potato Mixture:
- In a large bowl, mash the cooked and cubed russet potatoes until smooth. Add the salt, pepper, sour cream, green onions, and diced bacon. Mix until well combined.
- Form the Cheese Sticks:
- Take a small amount of the potato mixture in your hands and flatten it slightly. Place a strip of cheddar cheese in the center and fold the potato mixture around it to completely enclose the cheese. Shape it into a stick or cylinder. Repeat with the remaining potato mixture and cheese strips.
- Coat the Sticks:
- Prepare three separate bowls: one with flour, one with the beaten egg, and one with the panko breadcrumbs mixed with the cornstarch.
- Roll each potato cheese stick in the flour, then dip it in the egg, and finally roll it in the panko breadcrumb mixture, ensuring each stick is fully coated.
- Fry the Cheese Sticks:
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the coated potato cheese sticks in the pan. Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the cheese sticks from the pan and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve:
- Serve the crispy potato cheese sticks hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch, sour cream, or spicy ketchup. Enjoy the cheesy, crunchy goodness!
Conclusion:
These Crispy Potato Cheese Sticks are the ultimate combination of creamy mashed potatoes, gooey cheddar cheese, and crunchy breadcrumbs. The addition of bacon and green onions adds a flavorful twist, making these sticks perfect for snacking, appetizers, or party finger food. They’re easy to make and even easier to enjoy—just watch them disappear as soon as they hit the table!
Crispy Potato Cheese Sticks with Bacon and Green Onions
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup green onions diced
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 russet potatoes cooked and cubed
- ¼ cup bacon diced
- 1 block of cheddar cheese cut into strips
- ⅔ cup cornstarch
- 100 g panko breadcrumbs
- Flour for coating
- 1 egg for coating
Instructions
Prepare the Potato Mixture:
- In a large bowl, mash the cooked and cubed russet potatoes until smooth.
- Add the salt, pepper, sour cream, green onions, and diced bacon.
- Mix until well combined.
Form the Cheese Sticks:
- Take a small amount of the potato mixture in your hands and flatten it slightly.
- Place a strip of cheddar cheese in the center and fold the potato mixture around it to completely enclose the cheese.
- Shape it into a stick or cylinder.
- Repeat with the remaining potato mixture and cheese strips.
Coat the Sticks:
- Prepare three separate bowls: one with flour, one with the beaten egg, and one with the panko breadcrumbs mixed with the cornstarch.
- Roll each potato cheese stick in the flour, then dip it in the egg, and finally roll it in the panko breadcrumb mixture, ensuring each stick is fully coated.
Fry the Cheese Sticks:
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully place the coated potato cheese sticks in the pan. Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the cheese sticks from the pan and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serve:
- Serve the crispy potato cheese sticks hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch, sour cream, or spicy ketchup.
- Enjoy the cheesy, crunchy goodness!