Crispy Hungarian Potato Cheese Sticks
Crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, these potato cheese sticks are the perfect comfort food for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes Choose starchy varieties like Russets for a fluffier texture.
- 1 cup grated cheese A blend of cheddar or traditional Hungarian cheeses adds flavor.
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour Helps bind everything together.
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs Panko works wonders for crunch.
- 1 large egg Helps hold the mixture together.
- to taste salt and pepper Essential for flavor.
- as needed oil for frying Vegetable or canola oil works best.
Instructions
Preparation
- Peel and grate the medium potatoes into a large bowl until you have around 3 cups of grated potatoes.
- Add in the grated cheese, all-purpose flour, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg and then pour it into the potato mixture, combining everything into a cohesive mass.
- Shape the mixture into sticks or logs, aiming for about 3 inches long and 1 inch thick.
- Coat each stick generously in breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Carefully place the potato sticks in the oil, frying until golden brown on all sides, approximately 3-4 minutes each.
- Remove the sticks and drain them on paper towels.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For best results, do not overcrowd the pan and let the sticks rest before serving. You can prepare and freeze the sticks ahead of time for later frying.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g
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