Loaded Potato And Cheese Sticks Recipe By Tasty Food

LOADED HAM & CHEESE POTATO DIPPERS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mash the potatoes until there are no lumps.
• Add the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, bacon, scallions, salt, pepper, and onion powder.
• Mix until smooth.
• Transfer the mixture to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Smooth out the top.
• Lay a 1-inch (2.5 cm) square of cheddar cheese in the center of a slice of ham. Fold the edges of the ham over the cheese, making a tight parcel. Repeat with the remaining ham and cheese.
• Press a ham-and-cheese square into the potato mixture, making sure to leave 1 inch (2-cm) of space on all sides. Repeat with the rest of the squares.
• Push the potato mixture around to cover up and seal the tops of the ham squares, then smooth out again.
• Freeze for 30 minutes, then slice the mixture into squares so each square has a ham square in the middle.
• Place the flour, eggs, and panko into 3 separate medium bowls.
• Dip a square into the flour, shaking off any excess. Dredge in the egg, then in the panko. Repeat with the remaining squares.
• Heat the oil in a large pot until it reaches 350°F (180°C).
• Fry the potato squares two at a time until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes, then drain on paper towels.
• Garnish the potato dippers with shredded Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Serve warm.
• Enjoy!

LOADED CHEESY MASHED POTATO BALLS 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!

LOADED POTATO AND CHEESE STICKS RECIPE BY TASTY

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!