Potato Cheese Sticks
Crispy and cheesy potato sticks that serve as a delightful snack or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix mashed potatoes, cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, salt, and parsley until smooth.
- Roll mixture into 3-inch sticks and place on a tray lined with parchment. Freeze for 30–45 minutes.
- Set up flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs with paprika in three separate shallow bowls.
- Dip each stick in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Repeat egg and breadcrumb steps for a second coat.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry 3–4 sticks at a time until golden and crispy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include other spices or herbs in the potato mixture.
- Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature to get a crispy texture.
- These can be served with a variety of dips like marinara or ranch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 sticks
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg