Crispy Potato Cheese Sticks
Crispy potato-coated sticks with a hidden gooey cheddar core—flavored with bacon and green onions, then breaded and fried or baked for a fantastic snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Potato Mixture
- 3 russet potatoes cooked and cubed
- ¼ cup green onions diced
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup bacon diced
Cheese Center
- 1 block cheddar cheese cut into ¼-inch thick strips
Coating
- Flour as needed for dredging
- Beaten egg as needed
- ⅔ cup cornstarch
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
For Frying (or Baking Option)
- 4 cups vegetable canola, or peanut oil for frying
- Olive oil for drizzling if baking
Instructions
- Mash cooked potatoes with bacon, green onions, sour cream, salt, and pepper until mostly smooth.
- Place a cheddar strip inside flattened potato mixture and shape into sticks, sealing the cheese.
- Dredge each stick in flour, dip in beaten egg, then coat with a panko-cornstarch mix.
- Cook:Fry: Heat oil to 350°F, fry sticks in batches for 3 minutes until golden.Bake (Alternative): Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes with a drizzle of oil.
- Let rest briefly before serving—filling will be hot.