Loaded Potato and Cheese Sticks
A cheesy stick coated with a crispy fried 'baked potato' layer on the outside.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 24
Ingredients
- 3 russet potatoes cooked and cubed
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup green onion diced
- 1/4 cup bacon diced
- 1 tspn salt
- 1/2 tspn pepper
- 1 block cheddar cheese cut into strips
- oil for frying
- salt to taste
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine cooked potatoes, sour cream, green onions, bacon, salt, and pepper.
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Mash the ingredients together until most of the potatoes are mashed. (Some chunks are good!)
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Cut cheese into ¼-inch (6 ½ mm) strips. Take a spoonful of potatoes and make a ball.
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Place the cheese strip in the middle and wrap the potato around the cheese until it is evenly covered.
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Dredge the sticks in flour, egg, and panko.
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Fry in oil that is heated at 350°F for 3 minutes or until golden brown.
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Transfer from oil to drying rack and season with salt.
