Description
These Crispy Hungarian Potato Cheese Sticks are a delightful appetizer featuring a blend of mashed potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, and Hungarian paprika, fried to golden perfection. A crunchy and flavorful snack that’s sure to please!
Ingredients
Scale
Mashed Potatoes:
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (cooled)
Other Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sweet Hungarian paprika
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, mix together mashed potatoes, flour, cheese, sour cream, egg, salt, pepper, paprika, and parsley until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and Fry: Roll out the dough, cut into sticks, and fry in hot oil until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Notes
- Use leftover mashed potatoes, ensuring they’re not too wet.
- Enhance flavor with garlic powder or smoked cheese.
- Best enjoyed fresh; reheat in the oven for crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
