Potato sticks were invented in 1853 when an angry chef sliced potatoes paper-thin to spite a complaining customer.
Potato Sticks with Cheese
Get ready to crunch into a cheesy delight with these irresistible potato sticks! Crisped to perfection and tossed in gooey melted cheese, this simple recipe combines fresh potatoes and a sprinkle of your favorite seasonings for a flavor explosion. Perfect as a snack or side dish, these cheesy potato sticks are sure to be a hit at any gathering!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- parsley to tasteoptional
- 2 large potatoes
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 100g of grated mozzarella cheese (3.53 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 5 tablespoons of cornstarch (75 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder (5 ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt (2.5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Start by cutting the large potatoes and boiling them until soft.
- 2
Once cooked, turn off the heat, let them cool slightly, and mash them like a potato puree.
- 3
Season with salt, garlic powder, and parsley, mixing well.
- 4
Add 100g of grated mozzarella cheese and mix again.
- 5
Finally, add 5 tablespoons of cornstarch and combine until the dough is ready.
- 6
Roll out the dough, cut it into rectangles, and then into strips.
- 7
Carefully transfer the strips to a plate.
- 8
Fry in hot oil, using forks to help turn them.
- 9
Serve and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Boil potatoes at exactly 212°F until fork-tender (15-20 minutes) but not mushy - overcooked potatoes absorb excess water and create gummy texture when mixed with starch.timing212°F, 15-20 minutes
- ✓Cool mashed potatoes to 140-150°F before adding cheese so mozzarella melts evenly without becoming stringy or separating from heat shock.technique140-150°F
- ✓Use a 5:1 potato to cornstarch ratio (5 tablespoons cornstarch per ~500g potatoes) because cornstarch creates the crispy exterior while binding moisture without making the interior dense.ingredient5:1 ratio
- ✓Fry potato sticks at 350-365°F oil temperature - lower temps make them greasy, higher temps burn the outside before cooking through the cheese center.technique350-365°F
- ✓Rest shaped potato sticks for 10-15 minutes before frying so surface moisture evaporates and cornstarch forms a better crust barrier.timing10-15 minutes
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Potato sticks were invented in 1853 when an angry chef sliced potatoes paper-thin to spite a complaining customer.
Potato Sticks with Cheese
Get ready to crunch into a cheesy delight with these irresistible potato sticks! Crisped to perfection and tossed in gooey melted cheese, this simple recipe combines fresh potatoes and a sprinkle of your favorite seasonings for a flavor explosion. Perfect as a snack or side dish, these cheesy potato sticks are sure to be a hit at any gathering!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- parsley to tasteoptional
- 2 large potatoes
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 100g of grated mozzarella cheese (3.53 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 5 tablespoons of cornstarch (75 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder (5 ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt (2.5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Start by cutting the large potatoes and boiling them until soft.
- 2
Once cooked, turn off the heat, let them cool slightly, and mash them like a potato puree.
- 3
Season with salt, garlic powder, and parsley, mixing well.
- 4
Add 100g of grated mozzarella cheese and mix again.
- 5
Finally, add 5 tablespoons of cornstarch and combine until the dough is ready.
- 6
Roll out the dough, cut it into rectangles, and then into strips.
- 7
Carefully transfer the strips to a plate.
- 8
Fry in hot oil, using forks to help turn them.
- 9
Serve and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Boil potatoes at exactly 212°F until fork-tender (15-20 minutes) but not mushy - overcooked potatoes absorb excess water and create gummy texture when mixed with starch.timing212°F, 15-20 minutes
- ✓Cool mashed potatoes to 140-150°F before adding cheese so mozzarella melts evenly without becoming stringy or separating from heat shock.technique140-150°F
- ✓Use a 5:1 potato to cornstarch ratio (5 tablespoons cornstarch per ~500g potatoes) because cornstarch creates the crispy exterior while binding moisture without making the interior dense.ingredient5:1 ratio
- ✓Fry potato sticks at 350-365°F oil temperature - lower temps make them greasy, higher temps burn the outside before cooking through the cheese center.technique350-365°F
- ✓Rest shaped potato sticks for 10-15 minutes before frying so surface moisture evaporates and cornstarch forms a better crust barrier.timing10-15 minutes