Crispy Potato Cheese Sticks with Bacon and Green Onion Recipe
Deliciously crispy and cheesy Potato Cheese Sticks, featuring tender cubed potatoes mixed with cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions. These golden-fried sticks are perfect as a snack or appetizer, served with sour cream for a creamy dip.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 potato cheese sticks 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 russet potatoes, cooked and cubed
- 1 block cheddar cheese, cut into strips
- ¼ cup diced bacon
- ¼ cup diced green onion
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Coating
- ⅔ cup cornstarch
- Flour (for dredging, about ½ cup)
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 100 grams panko breadcrumbs
Cooking Oil
- 1 litre vegetable oil, canola oil, or peanut oil (for deep frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes: Begin by boiling the russet potatoes until fully cooked but firm. Once cooked, drain and cube the potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix flavorings and base: In a large bowl, combine the cooked cubed potatoes, diced bacon, diced green onions, salt, and pepper. Gently toss to distribute the seasoning evenly.
- Form the sticks: Cut the cheddar cheese into strips. Using the potato mixture, form it around each cheese strip, shaping each into a stick. Make sure the cheese is fully covered with the potato mixture so it seals inside.
- Prepare breading station: Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with panko breadcrumbs. Also have the cornstarch ready for dusting.
- Coat the sticks: Lightly dust each potato cheese stick with cornstarch, then dredge in flour, dip in the egg wash, and finally coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs for a crispy exterior.
- Heat the oil: In a deep frying pan or deep fryer, heat the oil to approximately 350°F (175°C), ensuring there is enough oil to fully submerge the sticks.
- Fry the sticks: Carefully place the breaded potato cheese sticks into the hot oil. Fry them in batches to avoid overcrowding, cooking for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain excess oil: Remove the fried sticks using a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Serve: Serve the crispy Potato Cheese Sticks warm with sour cream on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Make sure the potatoes are cooled before forming around the cheese to prevent melting the cheese prematurely.
- Maintain oil temperature to ensure even frying and prevent greasy sticks.
- You can substitute cheddar with mozzarella for a milder cheese stretch.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of paprika or garlic powder to the seasoning mix.
- Use freshly cooked bacon for best texture and flavor.
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