Description
These Potato Cheese Sticks are crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and packed with cheesy flavor. They make a perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (cooled)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Coating and Frying:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix the Potato Cheese Mixture: In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Shape and Freeze: Form the mixture into stick-like logs, freeze for 20–30 minutes on a baking sheet.
- Prepare the Breading Station: Set up three bowls with flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs.
- Coat the Sticks: Dip each stick in flour, then egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Fry the Sticks: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry sticks in batches for 3–4 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- You can customize these sticks with herbs, bacon bits, or chili flakes for extra flavor.
- They freeze well before frying, just extend the frying time if cooking from frozen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
