Description
These cheesy veggie potato sticks are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, packed with comforting flavors from buttery mashed potatoes, sweet carrots, and melty cheese. They’re the perfect snack, side dish, or lunchbox favorite—simple to make, yet irresistibly satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 600 grams potatoes (about 4 medium)
- 1 carrot, grated
- Water, as needed for boiling
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Chopped parsley, to taste
- ½ cup grated hard cheese or mozzarella
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes. Boil them in salted water until soft and fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes well and mash them in a large bowl while still warm.
- Add grated carrot, butter, chopped parsley, and salt to the mashed potatoes. Mix thoroughly.
- Stir in the grated cheese and mix until the cheese is evenly incorporated.
- Let the mixture cool slightly. Then shape it into sticks (about finger-sized).
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil or butter.
- Pan-fry the sticks until golden and crisp on all sides. Alternatively, bake them at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- You can use leftover mashed potatoes for this recipe—just be sure they aren’t overly wet.
- Swap in zucchini, corn, or spinach for added variety. Just make sure to squeeze out excess moisture from watery vegetables.
- These freeze beautifully after shaping—just flash freeze on a tray, transfer to a container, and cook from frozen when needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Pan-Fried or Baked
- Cuisine: Comfort Food