Description
Crispy Hungarian Potato Cheese Sticks are golden, crunchy fried snacks made from mashed russet potatoes blended with sharp cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, seasoned with Hungarian paprika and garlic powder. Perfect as a flavorful appetizer or snack, these cheese sticks offer a delightful combination of creamy interior and crispy exterior, embodying classic Hungarian comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Mixture
- 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet Hungarian paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
For Frying
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Boil and mash potatoes: Boil the cubed potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 10-12 minutes. Drain thoroughly and mash the potatoes until smooth, then allow them to cool slightly to make handling easier.
- Mix dough ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes with 1 cup flour, shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan, egg, melted butter, salt, black pepper, sweet Hungarian paprika, and garlic powder. Mix everything until a soft and pliable dough forms.
- Shape the sticks: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll the dough into a rectangle about 1/2-inch thick. Cut this dough into sticks approximately 3 inches long each.
- Heat oil and fry: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Fry the sticks in batches, turning occasionally, until they turn golden brown and crispy on all sides, roughly 2-3 minutes per side.
- Drain and serve: Remove the fried sticks with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve the potato cheese sticks warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Substitute mozzarella cheese for cheddar if you prefer a milder cheese flavor.
- For extra crispy cheese sticks, chill the shaped dough sticks for 15 minutes before frying.
- These potato cheese sticks are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in the oven to restore crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 sticks
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
