Crispy Cheese Sticks

By DreiFromBK

Food & Wine's Justin Chapple uses white bread as the wrapper for his quick and simple crispy cheese sticks.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons minced parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• Kosher salt
• Pepper
• 14 slices of white sandwich bread, crusts removed
• Canola oil, for frying
• Warm marinara sauce, for serving

Details

Adapted from foodandwine.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium bowl, mix both cheeses with the egg, parsley, crushed red pepper and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper; refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Using a rolling pin or wine bottle, flatten each slice of bread; arrange with the long sides facing you. Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon of the filling on the lower half of each slice. Brush the edges with water and roll up the bread around the filling; press the seams and open ends to seal the rolls.
In a large, deep skillet, heat 1 inch of oil to 350°. Fry the rolls in batches, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 2 minutes per batch. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with salt and serve with marinara.