Potato Cheese Sticks 

This Hungarian Chef recipe for potato cheese sticks brings together creamy mashed potatoes, smoky bacon, and sharp cheddar wrapped in a crispy breadcrumb coating. The potato-based dough encases gooey cheese sticks, then gets breaded and deep‑fried until golden and crunchy. With flavorful add‑ins like green onions and sour cream, these snacks are perfect for gatherings or as a hearty appetizer. Ready in about 45 minutes, they offer a satisfying bite with contrasting textures and rich, savory flavor—without relying on traditional doughs. A playful twist on cheesy snacks! 

Ingredients

Potato dough and filling
• 3 medium russet potatoes, cooked and cubed
• ¼ cup diced bacon
• ¼ cup chopped green onion
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 block (about 8 oz) cheddar cheese, cut into strips

Coating
• All‑purpose flour (for dredging)
• 1 beaten egg
• ⅔ cup cornstarch + 100 g panko breadcrumbs

Frying
• ~1 liter vegetable oil (canola or peanut) for deep frying 

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine cooked potatoes, bacon, green onion, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Mash until mostly smooth with some texture remaining.
   
   

2. Cut cheddar into strips (~¼ inch thick).
   
   

3. Take spoonfuls of potato mixture, flatten in your palm, place a cheese strip in center, and wrap to form a ball or stick shape.
   
   

4. Prepare three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with cornstarch + panko mix. Dredge each cheese stick in flour, dip into egg, then coat thoroughly in panko‑cornstarch mix.
   
   

5. Heat oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350 °F (180 °C). Carefully fry sticks in batches for about 3 minutes, until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels and lightly salt immediately. 

Baking alternative
Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Place coated sticks on parchment‑lined baking sheet, drizzle lightly with oil, and bake for about 15 minutes until golden and cheese melts inside. 

Nutrients

Calories: ~65 kcal per stick
Carbohydrates: ~7 g
Fat: ~3 g
Protein: ~1 g
Sugar: ~0 g
Fiber: ~0 g