Description
If you’re looking for a delicious snack that combines crispy, golden exteriors with a gooey, cheesy center, then this Potato Cheese Sticks Recipe is just what you need. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, these homemade treats are incredibly easy to whip up and can be customized to suit your taste. With their savory flavor and satisfying crunch, they’re bound to be a hit with everyone, especially kids! Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces for an unforgettable snack experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 russet potatoes (cooked and cubed)
- ¼ cup diced bacon
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup diced green onions
- 1 block cheddar cheese (cut into strips)
- ⅔ cup cornstarch
- 100 g panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked potatoes, bacon, green onions, sour cream, salt, and pepper until mostly smooth.
- Form small balls of the potato mixture around a strip of cheddar cheese.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with cornstarch and panko breadcrumbs. Coat each ball in this order: flour → egg → breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (180°C).
- Fry the coated potato sticks until golden brown (about 3 minutes). Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks (90g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg