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!