Description
Potato Cheese Sticks are crispy, golden snacks made from mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, and cornstarch perfectly fried until crunchy on the outside and fluffy inside.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium yellow potatoes (500g)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (100g)
- ⅔ cup cornstarch (100g)
- Salt, for boiling water
- 1 liter vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes into small chunks.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes until tender.
- Mash the hot potatoes through a strainer or with a masher for a smooth texture.
- Mix the mashed potatoes with shredded cheddar cheese and cornstarch until a cohesive, non-sticky dough forms.
- Divide the dough into two portions and place into sandwich bags. Flatten evenly using a rolling pin.
- Freeze the flattened dough in bags for 20 minutes.
- Cut open the bags and slice each dough slab into 12 sticks (24 total).
- Freeze the sliced sticks again for another 20 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (180°C).
- Deep fry the sticks in small batches for 3–4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on a wire rack and serve hot with ketchup or your favorite dip.
Notes
- Ensure the dough isn’t sticky add more cornstarch if needed.
- Don’t skip the second freezing step; it helps maintain shape during frying.
- Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding and oil temperature drops.
- Use sharp cheddar cheese for maximum flavor.
- Serve immediately for the best crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 sticks
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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