Description
These crispy Hungarian potato cheese sticks are a delightful appetizer or snack, featuring a flavorful blend of mashed potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, and seasonings, fried to golden perfection. They are crunchy on the outside and gooey on the inside, making them a crowd-pleasing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (cooled)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, flour, cheese, egg, sour cream, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder until a soft dough forms. Adjust with more flour if sticky.
- Shape and Fry: Roll out the dough, cut into sticks, and fry in hot oil until golden and crispy.
- Drain and Serve: Transfer the sticks to a paper towel-lined plate, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- These sticks pair well with sour cream, spicy ketchup, or garlic aioli for dipping.
- For a lighter option, bake them at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Hungarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5 sticks
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
