Description
Delightful Crispy Potato Cheese Sticks that are easy to make and perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium to large Potatoes
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs (preferably Panko)
- 1 large Egg
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- Oil, for frying
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes, boil in salted water for 15 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain and mash the potatoes in a large bowl, then mix in cheese, flour, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into sticks about 3 inches long and 1 inch wide.
- Set up a breading station with whisked egg and breadcrumbs. Dip sticks in egg wash and roll in breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a pan, fry sticks in small batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and season with salt. Serve immediately with dipping sauces.
Notes
For a healthier version, consider baking at 425°F for 20 minutes instead of frying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: potato sticks, cheese sticks, crispy snacks, appetizer, vegetarian recipe
