Description
These Loaded Potato and Cheese Sticks are a delicious appetizer or snack that combines the creamy goodness of mashed potatoes with the savory flavors of cheddar cheese and bacon, all fried to crispy perfection. Perfect for game day or any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
Mashed Potato Mixture:
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (leftover or freshly made)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour (plus more for shaping)
Coating and Frying:
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1½ cups seasoned breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix Potato Mixture: In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cheese, bacon, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add flour to form a dough.
- Shape and Chill: Form sticks, refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Prepare Breading Station: Set up bowls with flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Bread and Fry: Coat sticks, fry in oil until golden brown.
- Drain and Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve with dipping sauce.
Notes
- Sticks can be frozen before frying for make-ahead convenience.
- Enhance flavor with smoked paprika or jalapeño in the potato mixture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
