Easy Cheese Sticks

Name: Easy Cheese Sticks
Ingredients: 1 lb monterey jack cheese, Cheddar, Swiss (or prepackaged cheese sticks also work great!) or 1 lb mozzarella cheese, cut into 3x1/2-inch sticks (or prepackaged cheese sticks also work great!); vegetable oil, to fry with; 1 cup original Bisquick baking mix; 1 teaspoon paprika; 12 cup milk; 1 egg; marinara sauce, if desired

7 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

1 lb monterey jack cheese, Cheddar, Swiss (or prepackaged cheese sticks also work great!) or 1 lb mozzarella cheese, cut into 3x1/2-inch sticks (or prepackaged cheese sticks also work great!)
vegetable oil, to fry with
1 cup original Bisquick baking mix
1 teaspoon paprika
12 cup milk
1 egg
marinara sauce, if desired

Directions

1

Place cheese sticks on tray; freeze at least 1 hour.
2

Heat 2 inches of oil to 375 degrees F in large heavy saucapan or follow manufacturer's direction on deep fryer.
3

Beat Bisquick mix, paprika, milk and egg until smooth.
4

Dip cheese, 1 stick at a time, into batter, covering cheese completely.
5

Fry 8 to 10 sticks at a time 1 to 2 minutes, turning carefully, until golden brown.
6

Drain on paper towels.
7

Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
8

Serve with marinara sauce.
9

Make the Most of This Recipe.
10

Serve With.
11

Take a dip!
12

Serve cheese sticks with salsa, spaghetti or pizza sauces--theyre perfect for dipping.
13

Success.
14

Freezing the cheese first allows the outside to get crispy before the cheese starts to melt.