Description
These crispy veggie potato sticks are a perfect snack or appetizer, featuring a crunchy exterior with a tender, flavorful interior. Paired with a rich and creamy cheese sauce, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings. It’s a fun and delicious way to enjoy vegetables with a cheesy twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Potato Sticks:
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into thin sticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- For the Cheese Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the potato sticks with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Lightly dust the potato sticks with flour, then coat them with breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Arrange the coated potato sticks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway through, until the potato sticks are golden and crispy.
- While the potatoes are baking, make the cheese sauce: In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until it forms a smooth roux.
- Slowly whisk in the milk and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard (if using). Continue stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Once the potato sticks are crispy and golden, remove them from the oven and serve hot with the creamy cheese sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- For extra crunch, you can double-coat the potato sticks by dipping them in egg before the breadcrumb mixture.
- If you prefer a spicier cheese sauce, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce.
- These potato sticks can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven to maintain their crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg