In a large bowl, combine cooked potatoes, sour cream, green onions, bacon, salt, and pepper.
2. Step
Mash the ingredients together until most of the potatoes are mashed. (Some chunks are good!)
3. Step
Cut cheese into ¼-inch (6 ½ mm) strips. Take a spoonful of potatoes and make a ball.
4. Step
Place the cheese strip in the middle and wrap the potato around the cheese until it is evenly covered.
5. Step
Dredge the sticks in flour, egg, and panko.
6. Step
Option 1 - If you're going to bake, Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
7. Step
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.
8. Step
Option 1 - Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is completely melted in the middle and the outside is a light golden brown.
9. Step
Option 2 - Transfer from oil to drying rack and season with salt.
10. Step
Let it cool for a few minutes as they will be HOT.
