Potato Cheese Sticks Recipe
The Potato Cheese Sticks Recipe combines comfort food with crispy perfection.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Potato masher
- Slotted spoon
- Deep frying pan or pot
- Paper towels
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Sharp knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese cubed
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Boil potatoes until tender and soft.
- Drain and mash potatoes completely smooth.
- Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cool mashed potatoes to room temperature.
- Take small potato portions in palms.
- Place cheese cube in center carefully.
- Shape into stick form around cheese.
- Roll each stick in flour first.
- Dip in beaten eggs thoroughly.
- Coat with breadcrumbs evenly everywhere.
- Heat oil to 350°F temperature.
- Fry sticks until golden brown.
- Remove and drain on paper.
Notes
- Refrigerate shaped sticks for 30 minutes to prevent cheese from leaking during frying.
- Maintain 350°F oil temperature for optimal crispiness without burning the coating.
- Apply breadcrumbs twice for extra crunch and better cheese containment.
- Use firm mozzarella or cheddar that won't melt too quickly during preparation.
- Serve immediately after frying while cheese is still molten and coating is crispy.