Potato Cheese Sticks
Potato cheese sticks are a scrumptious snack that combines crispy, golden potatoes with gooey melted cheese. Perfect for game nights or cozy evenings at home, these delightful bites are sure to impress family and friends. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, they make an excellent appetizer or late-night treat. Follow this simple recipe to create your own batch of cheesy goodness!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russet potatoes (about 600g), peeled and boiled
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (100g)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (100g)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Boil the peeled potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15 minutes). Drain and mash until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, shredded cheese, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Shape the mixture into stick forms, approximately 3 inches long.
- Set up a breading station: one dish with flour, another with beaten egg, and a third with panko breadcrumbs. Dip each stick first in flour, then egg, and finally coat in panko.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Fry the sticks for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks (80g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added flavor, experiment with different cheeses such as cheddar or pepper jack. You can bake the sticks at 400°F for about 20 minutes instead of frying; just spray them lightly with oil.