Can you guess what it is?

Take a closer look.

It wasnt the popcorn that caught my eyeit was one of the ingredients.

Southern Living Harvest Popcorn in a bowl ready to serve

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In addition to the Chips-Ahoy Soft Batch Cookies and Jolt Cola, Potato Stix were always on the menu.

What Are Potato Sticks?

If youve never had potato sticks, take a seat.

Hashbrown Casserole

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These super-crispy fried shoestring potatoes usually come in a can, like old school cheese balls or Pringles.

Theyre about the size and shape of store-bought matchstick carrots, but 100 times more delicious.

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

How Can You Use Potato Sticks In Recipes?

For a fun sweet-and-salty spin, swap the chow mein noddles for an equal amount of potato sticks.

I want to make these right now!

Extra-Loaded Hash Brown Casserole

Life is too short to not go over-the-top sometimes.

Sprinkle them on after baking so they dont burn.

Besides eating them by the handful, how would you use potato sticks in your recipes?