Potato Cheese Sticks
Creamy mashed potatoes, bacon, and cheddar cheese are wrapped together and fried to golden perfection. These potato cheese sticks offer a satisfying crunch on the outside and a cheesy, gooey center that’s simply irresistible.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup green onion diced
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 russet potatoes cooked and cubed
- ¼ cup bacon diced
- 1 block cheddar cheese cut into strips
- ⅔ cup cornstarch
- 100 g panko breadcrumbs
- Flour for coating
- Egg beaten
- 1 liter vegetable oil or canola/peanut oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mash together potatoes, bacon, green onion, sour cream, salt, and pepper.
- Slice cheddar into thin strips.
- Take some potato mixture, flatten it, place cheese inside, and wrap to form a stick.
- Set up bowls with flour, beaten egg, and cornstarch + panko mixture.
- Bread each stick: flour → egg → panko mix.
- Heat oil to 350°F (180°C). Fry sticks 3–4 minutes until golden.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/potato-cheese-sticks/
Notes
- For Extra Flavor: You can add a bit of garlic powder or onion powder to the mashed potato mixture for an extra kick.
- Baking Option: If you prefer to bake the sticks, you can spray them lightly with oil before placing them on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes.