Fried Cheese Sticks

Name: Fried Cheese Sticks
Ingredients: 2 (8 oz.) pkg. Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers; 1 c. all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tsp. ground red pepper; 4 eggs, beaten; 1 c. fine dry bread crumbs; vegetable oil; salsa or other sauce

7 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 (8 oz.) pkg. Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. ground red pepper
4 eggs, beaten
1 c. fine dry bread crumbs
vegetable oil
salsa or other sauce

Directions

1

Cut cheese crosswise into 3/4-inch slices.
2

Lay slices flat and cut in half lengthwise.
3

Combine flour and red pepper; stir well. Dip cheese sticks in beaten eggs.
4

Dredge in flour mixture.
5

Dip coated cheese in egg again; dredge in breadcrumbs, pressing firmly so that crumbs adhere.
6

Place cheese sticks on a wax paper lined baking sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
7

Fry in deep hot oil (375°) until golden brown.
8

Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with favorite sauce.
9

(Mozzarella, Swiss or plain Monterey Jack cheese may also be used.)