How to Make Cheese Stuffed Mashed Potato Sticks |Easy Loaded Potato and Cheese Sticks Recipe

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber without significant cost increase.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: panko breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Crushed crackers can provide a similar texture at a lower cost.

oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive than olive oil.

Peel 3 large roasted potatoes and place them in a large bowl covered with cold water to prevent discoloration.

Transfer the peeled potatoes into a large deep pot covered with cold water.

Place the pot over medium heat and bring to a boil.

Cook partially covered until the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a knife.

Drain the cooked potatoes in a strainer and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Mash the potatoes until smooth and fluffy.

Grate 2 large hard-boiled eggs and add them to the mashed potatoes.

Add 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon softened butter to the mashed potatoes.

Mix all ingredients together until well incorporated and cover the bowl with plastic wrap.

Place the bowl in the fridge for about 30 minutes.

Cut mozzarella cheese sticks into 4 equal pieces.

Use a large ice cream scoop to scoop the mashed potato mixture into your hand and flatten it.

Place one piece of mozzarella cheese stick in the center and wrap the potato mixture around the cheese, shaping it into a cylinder.

Place the shaped potato sticks on a large tray and repeat until all mixture is used.

Coat the potato sticks in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and finally coat with crunchy panko bread crumbs.

Heat a large frying pan over medium heat with vegetable oil until hot.

Gently place the stuffed mashed potato sticks in the pan and fry for about 3 minutes or until golden brown, turning them constantly for even cooking.

Remove the fried sticks from the pan and transfer them to a wire rack to drain and cool.

Fry in small batches to maintain oil temperature and prevent sogginess.

Let the sticks drain from excess oil and cool slightly before serving.

Transfer to a serving plate and serve with your choice of dipping sauce, such as homemade marinara or avocado ranch sauce.

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