Fried Mashed Potato Sticks Recipes

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!

Steps:

• Mix mashed potatoes, egg, flour, and salt together in a bowl.
• Heat a thin layer of vegetable oil in a frying pan. Drop large spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the frying pan. Flatten into a patties as you flip; cook until browned on both sides, 6 to 7 minutes per cake. Repeat with remaining potato mixture.

Steps:

• 1 In 2-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling. Turn off heat. Add potatoes. Mix to combine. 2 Spread potatoes onto an ungreased rimmed half baking sheet or 13x9-inch pan. Smooth top with spatula. Place in freezer about 1 hour or until frozen. 3 Using cookie cutter or sharp knife, cut out stick shapes. Return to freezer until oil is heated. 4 In deep-fat fryer or heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat to 350°F. 5 Carefully place frozen potato sticks into oil (being careful to not crowd pan) and cook until golden. Transfer cooked potato sticks to plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. 6 Serve with a side of dressing.

Steps:

• Make mashed potatoes as directed on pouch, using 2 cups hot water. If desired, stir in a handful of shredded cheese or bacon pieces. Refrigerate 15 minutes to cool.
• Cover cookie sheet with waxed paper. With hands, shape 18 to 21 balls using 2 tablespoons potato mixture for each. Place on cookie sheet. Freeze potato balls 30 minutes to set.
• Meanwhile, in Dutch oven or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 350°F. In medium bowl, beat egg and milk; stir in flour, salt and baking powder until smooth.
• In batches of 4 or 5, dip each potato ball into batter; tap off excess against side of bowl. Fry about 4 minutes, turning once. With slotted spoon, remove from oil; set on paper towels. Thread 3 potato balls onto each skewer.

Steps:

• Heat a heavy, thick frying pan until a droplet of water evaporates immediately if you flick it inches (DO NOT put any oil or fat of any sort in the pan, the potatoes WILL stick if you do).
• Tip in your mashed potatoes and spread out to cover the pan base.
• Cook on a medium heat and turn and shake occasionally.
• Turn over in parts (it isn't like an omelette, don't worry if it breaks).
• Keep frying until you have a solid crispy shell around it and a nice creamy center.
• Enjoy with a spicy tomato sauce or ketchup and mayonnaise.

Steps:

• Place mashed potatoes in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Stir in the egg, cheese, onions and bacon. Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in bread crumbs. Let stand for 15 minutes. , In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry potato balls, a few at a time, until golden brown, 2-1/2 to 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Serve warm.