Fried Cheese Sticks

By nanarose

Gooseberry Patch All Through The Seasons, Gooseberry Patch

SEPTEMBER 2009

Ingredients

• 2 (8-oz.) pkgs. Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground red pepper
• 1 cup fine, dry bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 4 eggs, beaten
• vegetable oil
• Optional: marinara sauce

Details

Servings 28
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cut cheese crosswise into 3/4-inch slices. Lay slices flat and cut in half lengthwise.

Combine flour and red pepper; stir well. Combine bread crumbs and parsley in another bowl; stir well. Dip cheese sticks in beaten eggs. Dredge in flour mixture. Dip coated cheese in egg again; dredge in bread crumb mixture, pressing firmly so that crumbs adhere. Place cheese sticks on a wax paper-lined baking sheet and freeze at least 30 minutes.

Fry cheese sticks in 375-degree deep oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with marinara sauce, if desired.