Fried Cheese Sticks

Name: Fried Cheese Sticks
Ingredients: 2 (8 oz.) pkg. cheese*; 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 marinara sauce (optional)

7 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 (8 oz.) pkg. cheese*
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 marinara sauce (optional)

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.
4

Dip cheese sticks in beaten eggs.
5

Dredge in flour mixture. Dip coated cheese in egg again; dredge in bread crumbs, pressing firmly so that crumbs adhere.
6

Place cheese sticks on a wax paper-lined baking sheet; freeze at least 30 minutes.