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Prepare the potatoes: Using a rotary peeler, peel the russet potatoes. Slice the peeled potatoes into uniform 1/2-inch thick rounds.

Steam the potatoes: Place the potato rounds on a metal steamer rack set over boiling water. Cover and steam until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Mash potatoes with butter: Transfer the hot, steamed potato slices to a large, clear glass bowl. Add the cut pieces of unsalted butter. Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes and butter together until smooth and well combined.

Form the dough: Add the all-purpose flour, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper to the mashed potato mixture. Wearing a glove (optional, but recommended for easy mixing), thoroughly mix the ingredients by hand until a cohesive, smooth dough forms.

Roll and cut the dough: Lay a sheet of parchment paper on a clean work surface. Place the potato dough onto the parchment paper, then cover with another sheet of parchment paper. Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough thinly and evenly into a large rectangle, about 1/4-inch thick. Remove the top parchment paper. Use a knife to trim the edges of the rolled-out dough to create a neat rectangular shape. Cut the rectangle into long, uniform strips, similar in size and shape to thick French fries or cheese straws (about 1/2-inch wide and 3-4 inches long).

Bake the potato sticks: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Arrange the potato strips on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.

Serve: Carefully remove the baked potato sticks from the oven. Arrange them upright in a clear glass mug or serving dish. Serve immediately with ketchup for dipping, as desired.


Prepare the potatoes: Using a rotary peeler, peel the russet potatoes. Slice the peeled potatoes into uniform 1/2-inch thick rounds.

Steam the potatoes: Place the potato rounds on a metal steamer rack set over boiling water. Cover and steam until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Mash potatoes with butter: Transfer the hot, steamed potato slices to a large, clear glass bowl. Add the cut pieces of unsalted butter. Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes and butter together until smooth and well combined.

Form the dough: Add the all-purpose flour, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper to the mashed potato mixture. Wearing a glove (optional, but recommended for easy mixing), thoroughly mix the ingredients by hand until a cohesive, smooth dough forms.

Roll and cut the dough: Lay a sheet of parchment paper on a clean work surface. Place the potato dough onto the parchment paper, then cover with another sheet of parchment paper. Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough thinly and evenly into a large rectangle, about 1/4-inch thick. Remove the top parchment paper. Use a knife to trim the edges of the rolled-out dough to create a neat rectangular shape. Cut the rectangle into long, uniform strips, similar in size and shape to thick French fries or cheese straws (about 1/2-inch wide and 3-4 inches long).

Bake the potato sticks: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Arrange the potato strips on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.

Serve: Carefully remove the baked potato sticks from the oven. Arrange them upright in a clear glass mug or serving dish. Serve immediately with ketchup for dipping, as desired.
