Loaded Cheese Sticks Recipes

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!

EASY CHEESE STICKS

Steps:

• Place cheese sticks on tray; freeze at least 1 hour.
• Heat 2 inches of oil to 375°F in large heavy saucapan or follow manufacturer's direction on deep fryer. Beat Bisquick mix, paprika, milk and egg until smooth. Dip cheese, 1 stick at a time, into batter, covering cheese completely.
• Fry 8 to 10 sticks at a time 1 to 2 minutes, turning carefully, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with marinara sauce.

HOME-FRIED CHEESE STICKS

Steps:

• Remove string cheese sticks from plastic wrappings and cut the strings in half crosswise.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place eggs in a bowl and bread crumbs into a large shallow bowl.
• Dip cheese stick halves into egg and roll in bread crumbs to completely coat the sticks; place breaded cheese sticks onto the prepared baking sheet. Allow cheese sticks to stand at room temperature for about 5 minutes to set, and repeat dipping in egg and bread crumbs to form a thick coating. Freeze breaded cheese sticks for at least 2 hours.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Deep fry cheese sticks, a few at a time, until the coating is golden brown and crisp and the cheese is soft, 5 to 8 minutes. Let sticks drain on paper towels; cool slightly and serve warm.

FULLY LOADED MOZZARELLA STICK FRIES

Steps:

• Cook the mozzarella sticks according to the package directions.
• Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until brown and crispy, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Sprinkle the mozzarella sticks with the cheese and continue to bake until the cheese is melted, an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a platter, sprinkle with the bacon and scallions and drizzle with the sour cream.

HOW TO MAKE CHEESE STICKS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
• Place a sheet of frozen puff pastry dough onto a floured work surface and allow dough to thaw just until it can be unfolded. Unfold dough into a flat sheet; brush top of puff pastry dough with olive oil. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
• Sprinkle white Cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese onto the dough, covering the surface. Top with a piece of plastic wrap; press cheese and seasonings firmly into the dough with your fingers or by laying a sheet pan onto the dough over the plastic and pressing it down.
• Remove plastic and use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut the dough down the seam lines into thirds; cut each third lengthwise into thirds for a total of 9 breadsticks.
• Pick up a dough strip, place it seasoned side down on the work surface, and twist from both ends 8 or 9 times to make a rolled tube of dough with the seasoned side out. Place breadsticks onto prepared baking sheet.
• Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over the sticks. Roll the sticks lightly to even up their shapes and pick up and press any dropped cheese onto the surfaces.
• Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes; flip and continue baking until breadsticks are browned and crisp, 10 to 20 more minutes. If you pick up a stick by one end and it droops, bake for several more minutes. Cool on a wire rack before serving.