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Cuatro Quesos dos Fritos

Ingredients

Potatoes

  • 3 russet potatoes
  • Olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp chopped butter
  • Eggs
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Flour
  • Shredded 4 cheese Mexican mix
  • Panko bread crumbs
  • Crispy bacon

Sour Cream

  • Sour Cream
  • Dried Ancho Chili powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Black pepper
  • Salt

Instructions

Method:

  • Place the potatoes on a baking sheet, covering them in olive oil and poking them with plenty of holes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and bake the potatoes for about an hour until they are cooked through.
  • Cut the potatoes in half while they are still piping hot and allow the steam to escape for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • While they are still warm, mash with a potato ricer or masher
  • Chop and add the butter so that it melts in the still warm potato.
  • Scramble an egg and add to the butter and potato.
  • Season liberally with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Add flour to the mixture until it is stiff enough to mold.
  •  Cover with plastic wrap pressed down on the potatoes and cool in the refrigerator  for 20 minutes.
  • Make balls out of the shredded cheese - about the size of a marble. Compress the cheese as much as possible so it doesn't over melt when cooking.
  • Make balls out of the potato mixture.  use your thumb to put a hole in the potato ball and insert a cheese ball.  Seal the hole to completely cover the cheese.
  • Next, coat the potato ball in flour, then dip it in an egg wash, and lastly dip it in bread crumbs.
  • Heat a quart of vegetable oil to 350°F.
  • Fry those guys for 5 to 7 minutes or until browned and crisp.
  • Season generously with kosher salt.
  • Combine some dried ancho chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper with sour cream.
  • Roast bacon in a 375°F Oven for 20 to 25 minutes until nice and crisp.
  • Put some of the sour cream mixture on a plate, sprinkle with bacon bits and finally the cheese filled potatoes on top.