Crispy Hungarian Potato Cheese Sticks
Delightful crispy potato cheese sticks that combine creamy cheese and golden potatoes, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Hungarian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large potatoes
- 1 cup grated cheese (e.g., cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Peel and boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash. Let cool.
- Mix in the grated cheese along with salt and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into slim sticks, about four inches long.
- Dredge each stick in flour, dip in whisked egg, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the sticks until golden brown on all sides, around 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil and serve warm.
Notes
Serve with a creamy dipping sauce like ranch or garlic aioli. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg