Potato Cheese Sticks Recipe
These Potato Cheese Sticks are a crispy and cheesy appetizer or snack made with mashed potatoes, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Perfect for using up leftover mashed potatoes and a crowd-pleasing finger food for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 20–24 sticks 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Mashed Potato Mixture:
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (cooled)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Coating:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix Potato Mixture: Combine mashed potatoes, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and parsley. Shape into sticks and refrigerate.
- Dredge Sticks: Roll sticks in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Fry Sticks: Fry in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Notes
- Use leftover mashed potatoes for convenience.
- For a baked version, spray coated sticks with oil and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 sticks
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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