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Potato Cheese Sticks

Crispy Potato Cheese Sticks for Your Ultimate Snack Fix

Delicious Potato Cheese Sticks are a must-try, featuring a crispy texture and a gooey, cheesy center, perfect for snacking.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 sticks
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potato Mixture
  • 2 large Russet Potatoes Provide structure; can substitute with sweet potatoes.
  • 6 slices Bacon Adds smokiness; omit for a vegetarian option.
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onion Can replace with chives.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt.
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Can use mozzarella or pepper jack.
For the Coating
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Substitute with crushed cornflakes for gluten-free.
  • 1/2 cup Flour Gluten-free flour can be used.
  • 1 large Egg Can substitute with a flax egg.
For Frying
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil/Canola/Peanut Oil Necessary for frying.

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • deep skillet or pot
  • Slotted spoon
  • kitchen thermometer
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil russet potatoes until fork-tender (15-20 minutes), drain, and cool slightly before cubing.
  2. Combine cubed potatoes, crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, and sour cream in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Season with salt and pepper and mash until mostly smooth with some texture.
  4. Cut cheddar cheese into ¼-inch strips and set aside.
  5. Take a spoonful of potato mixture, flatten it, place cheese strip in the center, and form into a stick.
  6. Prepare coating stations with flour, beaten egg, and cornstarch mixed with panko.
  7. Roll each stick in flour, dip in egg, then coat with panko.
  8. Heat oil to 350°F (180°C) and fry sticks in batches for about 3 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt while hot.
  10. For baking, preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake coated sticks for 15 minutes until golden.
  11. Cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 2sticksCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Refrigerate formed sticks for 30 minutes before frying for better shape. Can freeze unbaked sticks for later cooking.

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