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The Ultimate Guide to Crispy Potato Cheese Sticks

These crunchy & cheesy potato sticks combine creamy mashed potatoes with savory bacon and green onions, all wrapped around a gooey cheddar cheese center. Coated with crispy breadcrumbs and deep-fried to perfection, they make a delicious snack or appetizer that will be a hit at any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potato Dough:
  • Russet potatoes cooked and cubed
  • Sour cream
  • Green onions diced
  • Bacon diced
  • Salt and pepper
For the Filling:
  • Cheddar cheese cut into strips
For the Coating:
  • Flour
  • Egg beaten
  • Cornstarch
  • Panko breadcrumbs
For Frying:
  • Vegetable canola, or peanut oil
For Garnish:
  • Additional salt or fresh herbs optional

Method
 

For the Potato Dough:
  1. Russet potatoes, cooked and cubed
  2. Sour cream
  3. Green onions, diced
  4. Bacon, diced
  5. Salt and pepper
For the Filling:
  1. Cheddar cheese, cut into strips
For the Coating:
  1. Flour
  2. Egg, beaten
  3. Cornstarch
  4. Panko breadcrumbs
For Frying:
  1. Vegetable, canola, or peanut oil
For Garnish:
  1. Additional salt or fresh herbs (optional)

Notes

  • For a fun variation, you can add jalapeños or other favorite herbs to the potato dough for extra flavor.
  • If you prefer a healthier version, baking the sticks instead of frying will reduce the fat content.