Description
Crispy Hungarian Potato Cheese Sticks are a delightful appetizer featuring tender mashed potatoes blended with sharp cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, seasoned with Hungarian paprika and garlic powder, then shaped into golden, crispy sticks fried to perfection. Perfect for serving warm as a tasty snack or party treat.
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 Potatoes: Place the peeled and cubed potatoes in a pot of salted water and boil until fork-tender, approximately 10-12 minutes. Drain well.
- Mash Potatoes: Mash the drained potatoes until smooth, then let them cool slightly to prevent the egg from cooking in the next step.
- Mix Dough: In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes with flour, shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan, egg, melted butter, salt, black pepper, sweet Hungarian paprika, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly until a soft, pliable dough forms.
- Shape Sticks: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough into a rectangle about 1/2-inch thick. Cut the dough into sticks approximately 3 inches long.
- Heat Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until hot enough for frying.
- Fry Sticks: Fry the potato cheese sticks in batches, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Drain and Serve: Transfer the fried sticks to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve warm for best taste and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute mozzarella cheese for cheddar if you prefer a milder flavor.
- For extra crispy sticks, chill the shaped dough sticks in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before frying.
- These sticks are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in the oven to restore crispiness.
