Potato Cheese Sticks Crispy (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Potato Mixture
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3 cooked and cubed russet potatoes
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1/4 cup diced green onion
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1/4 cup diced bacon
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Cheese Filling
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1 block cheddar cheese, cut into 0.6 cm strips
→ Coating
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Flour, as needed
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Egg, beaten, as needed
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2/3 cup cornstarch
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100 g panko breadcrumbs
→ Frying
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1 litre vegetable oil, canola oil, or peanut oil
→ Baking Option
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Olive oil, for drizzling
# Instructions:
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In a large bowl, combine cooked and cubed russet potatoes, diced bacon, green onion, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Mash the mixture with a potato masher or fork until mostly smooth, leaving small pieces for texture.
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Cut the block of cheddar cheese into strips approximately 0.6 cm thick.
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Take a spoonful of potato mixture, flatten it in your palm, and place a cheese strip in the centre. Wrap the potato mixture around the cheese, fully enclosing it, and form it into a ball. Repeat with remaining mixture.
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Place flour in one bowl, beaten egg in a second bowl, and a blend of cornstarch and panko breadcrumbs in a third. Coat each potato ball: roll in flour, dip in egg, and cover thoroughly with the panko mixture.
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Pour oil into a deep fryer or heavy pot to a depth of at least 5 cm. Heat to 180°C. Using tongs, lower coated potato sticks into oil and fry for 3 minutes or until golden and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt while hot.
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For baking, preheat the oven to 200°C. Arrange coated potato sticks on a parchment-lined baking tray, drizzle lightly with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and the exterior is golden.
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Allow potato cheese sticks to cool slightly before serving, as they will be very hot inside. Enjoy as a warm snack or appetizer.
# Notes:
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Ensure the potato mixture fully encloses the cheese to prevent melting cheese from oozing during cooking.
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For crispier results, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs.