Description
These Potato Cheese Sticks are a delightful snack or appetizer featuring a crispy coating and a gooey, cheesy interior. Perfect for parties or as a fun side dish.
Ingredients
Mashed Potatoes:
2 cups mashed potatoes (prepared and cooled)
Cheese Mixture:
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt
Breading:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 large egg, 1 cup breadcrumbs, oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix Cheesy Potato Mixture: In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Shape into sticks.
- Prepare Breading Station: Set up bowls with flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs.
- Bread the Sticks: Coat each potato stick in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs.
- Fry: Fry sticks until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a baked version, bake at 400°F for 15–18 minutes.
- Enhance flavor by adding herbs like parsley or chives to the potato mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
