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Quatro Quesos Dos Fritos inspired by Psych

Andrew Rea

You thought Dulé Hill couldn't steal the show once again after his residency on the West Wing - well, back by popular demand, he's reprising his role as Burton Guster in the tv-movie revival of Psych this weekend. Revel in the duo's stoner-like propensity for hilariously unhealthy snacks with this week's recreation of a fan favorite: potatoes, stuffed with four cheeses, deep-fried, breaded, and re-fried, nestled on a bed of ancho sour cream and crispy bacon.

Ingredients

Ingredients

Potatoes

  • 3 russet potatoes
  • Olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp chopped butter
  • Eggs
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Flour
  • Sharp cheddar
  • Panko bread crumbs
  • Crispy bacon

Sour Cream

  • Sour Cream
  • Dried Ancho Chili powder

Method

Method:

  1. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet, covering them in olive oil and poking them with plenty of holes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F and roast the potatoes until cooked through.
  3. Cut the potatoes in half while they are still piping hot and allow the steam to escape for 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. While they are still warm, run them through a potato ricer on its finest setting.
  5. Chop and add the butter so that it melts in the still warm potato.
  6. Add a whole egg to the butter and potato.
  7. Season liberally with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.
  8. Add flour to the mixture if it is too soft to handle.
  9. Mix thoroughly and cover with plastic wrap that is right down on the surface of the potatoes.
  10. Chill for at least 30 minutes or until firmed up.
  11. Cube some sharp cheddar cheese.
  12. Wrap the cheese in the potato mixture. Next, coat the potato ball in flour, then dip it in an egg wash, and lastly dip it in bread crumbs. 
  13. Heat a quart of vegetable oil to 350°F.
  14. Fry those guys for 5 to 7 minutes or until browned and crisp.
  15. Season generously with kosher salt.
  16. Combine some dried ancho chili powder with sour cream.
  17. Roast bacon in a 375°F Oven for 20 to 25 minutes until nice and crisp.
  18. Put some of the sour cream mixture on a plate, sprinkle with bacon bits and finally the cheese filled potatoes on top.
  19. Enjoy!