Description
Crispy potato cheese sticks deliver golden comfort straight from home kitchens with irresistible melted cheese and perfectly seasoned potato strands. Guests will savor each crunchy bite of this simple yet delightful appetizer that promises pure satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 russet potatoes, cooked and cubed
- 1 block cheddar cheese, cut into ¼-inch strips
- ¼ cup bacon, diced
Dairy and Seasoning:
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup green onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Dredging Ingredients:
- Flour
- Egg
- Panko breadcrumbs
Cooking Ingredient:
- Oil, for frying
- Salt, to season
Instructions
- Merge cooked potatoes with tangy sour cream, crispy bacon bits, zesty green onions, and a sprinkle of seasoning in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Gently mash the ingredients, preserving delightful potato chunks for robust texture.
- Slice cheddar cheese into slender, uniform strips.
- Craft compact potato spheres using a spoon, creating consistent shapes.
- Nestle a cheese strip into the potato’s core, carefully enveloping the cheese completely to prevent leakage during cooking.
- Create a three-stage coating process: dust each potato stick with flour, immerse in whisked egg, then generously roll in crunchy panko breadcrumbs.
- Prepare dual cooking methods – oven and deep-frying – for versatile preparation.
- For oven method, arrange breaded sticks on a lined baking sheet, lightly drizzle with olive oil, and season with a pinch of salt.
- Roast in a preheated 400°F oven until achieving a golden, crisp exterior and molten cheese center.
- Alternatively, for deep-frying, heat oil to 350°F for maximum crispiness.
- Submerge breaded sticks in hot oil, frying until they transform into a rich, amber-brown color.
- Drain excess oil on a wire rack, allowing sticks to maintain their crunch.
- Allow a brief cooling period to prevent mouth burns from the molten interior.
- Serve immediately, presenting these irresistible potato cheese sticks as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Experiment with different cheese types like mozzarella or pepper jack for varied flavor profiles and melting characteristics.
- Consider using gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs to make the recipe suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Freeze assembled potato sticks before coating for a firmer structure and easier handling during the breading process.
- Add herbs like chives or parsley to the potato mixture for extra depth and freshness in the final dish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg