Home-Fried Cheese Sticks

Home-Fried Cheese Sticks
Home-Fried Cheese Sticks might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. One serving contains 54 calories, 2g of protein, and 3g of fat. This recipe serves 48. Head to the store and pick up eggs, seasoned bread crumbs, string cheese, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 2 hours and 35 minutes.

Instructions

1
Remove string cheese sticks from plastic wrappings and cut the strings in half crosswise.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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3
Place eggs in a bowl and bread crumbs into a large shallow bowl.
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Dip cheese stick halves into egg and roll in bread crumbs to completely coat the sticks; place breaded cheese sticks onto the prepared baking sheet. Allow cheese sticks to stand at room temperature for about 5 minutes to set, and repeat dipping in egg and bread crumbs to form a thick coating. Freeze breaded cheese sticks for at least 2 hours.
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5
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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6
Deep fry cheese sticks, a few at a time, until the coating is golden brown and crisp and the cheese is soft, 5 to 8 minutes.
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7
Let sticks drain on paper towels; cool slightly and serve warm.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In2 hrs, 35 m.
Servings48
Health Score1
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