How To Make Loaded Potato And Cheese Stick

 

Here is what you'll need!

LOADED POTATO AND CHEESE STICKS
Servings: 24 sticks

INGREDIENTS
3 russet potatoes, cooked and cubed.
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup green onion, diced
¼ cup bacon, diced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 block cheddar cheese, cut into strips

Dredge
Flour
Egg
Panko

Oil
Salt, to season

PREPARATION-fry
- In a large bowl, combine cooked potatoes, sour cream, green onions, bacon, salt, and pepper.
- Mash the ingredients together until most of the potatoes are mashed. (Some chunks are good!)
- Cut cheese into ¼-inch strips.
- Take a spoonful of potatoes and make a ball.
- Place the cheese strip in the middle and wrap the potato around the cheese until it is evenly covered.
- Dredge the sticks in flour, egg, and panko.
- Fry in oil that is heated at 350°F/180°C for 3 minutes or until golden brown.
- Transfer to drying rack and season with salt. (they’ll be very hot so let it sit for a couple minutes before enjoying!)

PREPARATION-baked (follow steps 1-6)
- Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C.
- Transfer dredged sticks onto baking sheet.
Drizzle olive oil and salt and then bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is completely melted in the middle and the outside is a light golden brown.
Let it cool for a few minutes before enjoying!