Loaded Potato And Cheese Sticks Recipe By Tasty

Steps:

• Cut cheddar cheese block into small cubes.
• Place cold mashed potatoes into a large mixing bowl. Add green onion, chopped bacon, garlic powder, black pepper, and 1 egg - mix well.
• With lightly floured hands - pick up a tablespoon sized ball of potato mixture and flatten into a small pancake. Place a cube of cheddar in the center and wrap the potato mixture around the cheese. Repeat.
• In three separate bowls, add flour, remaining egg (whisked) and breadcrumbs. Coat the potato ball in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Coat once more with egg and once more with bread crumbs. Set aside - store in fridge while you wait to fry.
• In a medium pan heat oil over medium/high heat (to approximately 350˚F (180˚C). Fry the potatoes in batches until browned on all sides.
• Transfer fried potato balls to paper towels to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with salt.
• Transfer to a baking tray and bake in a preheated oven for 5 minutes at 400˚F (200˚C).
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• 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 (6 ½ mm) 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.
• Option 1 - If you're going to bake, Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Option 1 - To Bake: Transfer dredged sticks onto baking sheet and drizzle olive oil and salt. Option 2 - Fry in oil that is heated at 350°F (180°C) for 3 minutes or until golden brown.
• Option 1 - Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is completely melted in the middle and the outside is a light golden brown.
• Option 2 - Transfer from oil to drying rack and season with salt.
• Let it cool for a few minutes as they will be HOT.
• Enjoy!