Description
Crispy potato cheese sticks with a savory blend of bacon, cheddar, and green onions, perfect for snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (as needed)
- Egg (as needed)
- 1 litre vegetable oil, canola, or peanut oil
Instructions
- Mix potatoes, salt, pepper, green onion, sour cream, and bacon in a bowl.
- Take a portion of the mixture, flatten it, and place a cheese strip in the center.
- Roll the mixture around the cheese to form a stick.
- Coat the sticks in flour, then dip in beaten egg, and roll in panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the sticks until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Notes
- Use cold cooked potatoes for better texture.
- Ensure oil is hot enough to prevent sticking.
- Serve immediately for the best crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Potato cheese sticks, fried snacks, cheesy appetizer