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Hungarian Potato Cheese Sticks

Crispy Hungarian Potato Cheese Sticks to Wow Your Tastebuds

Experience the deliciousness of Hungarian Potato Cheese Sticks—a crispy snack filled with flavorful cheese and potatoes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 sticks
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Hungarian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sticks
  • 4 medium Yukon Gold Potatoes can consider sweet potatoes for a sweeter twist
  • 1 cup Hungarian Smoked Cheese use sharp cheddar for milder flavor or plant-based cheese for vegan
  • 2 large Eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour swap for almond flour to keep it gluten-free
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs essential for extra crunch
  • 1 tablespoon Sweet Hungarian Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder can use fresh garlic for stronger taste
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • to taste Salt
For the Dipping Sauce
  • 1 cup Sour Cream can substitute with yogurt for lighter option
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill for added freshness

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Pot
  • Mixing bowls
  • measuring cups
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Peel and boil Yukon Gold potatoes in salted water for 12-15 minutes until fork-tender. Then, mash them while hot.
  2. Fold in grated Hungarian smoked cheese, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt into the mashed potatoes.
  3. Allow mixture to cool, then scoop and form into sticks roughly 4-5 inches long.
  4. Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs, seasoned with sweet Hungarian and smoked paprika.
  5. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry sticks in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Sprinkle cooked sticks with extra paprika and salt. Serve hot with sour cream mixed with fresh dill.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stickCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These sticks can be frozen and fried straight from the freezer. Allow them to cool before storing to maintain crunch when reheating.

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