Description
These Potato Cheese Sticks are a delightful combination of crispy, golden-brown exteriors and gooey, melted cheese interiors. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by a rich, savory flavor that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
- Potatoes: 4 medium-sized, peeled and cut into sticks
- Cheddar cheese: 1 cup, shredded
- All-purpose flour: 1/2 cup
- Breadcrumbs: 1 cup, preferably panko for extra crunch
- Eggs: 2, beaten
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Oil: for frying
Instructions
- Begin by boiling the potato sticks in salted water for about 5-7 minutes until slightly tender but not fully cooked. Drain and let cool.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, place the beaten eggs, and in a third bowl, add the breadcrumbs.
- Once the potato sticks are cool, take one stick, dip it in the flour mixture, then the egg, and finally coat it with breadcrumbs. Repeat for all sticks.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F (175°C). Carefully add the coated potato sticks in batches, frying for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove the sticks and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the potato sticks up to the frying stage and refrigerate them for up to 24 hours.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.
- Substitutions: Use mozzarella cheese for a different flavor or gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 sticks
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Sodium: 400 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
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