Crispy Potato Cheese Sticks with Garli

Crispy Potato Cheese Sticks with Garlic Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 medium potatoes (Russet potatoes work best)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or your favorite cheese)
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil (for frying)

For Garlic Butter Sauce:

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Potatoes:

• Peel the potatoes and cut them into long, thin sticks (like French fries). Aim for sticks that are about 1/2 inch thick.
• Soak the potato sticks in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch, which helps them become crispier when fried.
• Drain the potatoes and pat them dry with a clean towel or paper towels.

2. Stuff with Cheese:

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Place the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese in a bowl, and season with garlic powder, onion powder (if using), salt, and pepper.
• Take each potato stick and carefully make a small slit along the length of the potato. Stuff it with a little of the cheese mixture.
• Press the potato gently so the cheese stays inside, and repeat for the rest of the potato sticks.

3. Dredge the Potato Sticks:

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