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Cheese Sticks




Source of Recipe





Recipe Introduction


Cut wrappers and cheese in half for bite size apps. Can use cheddar and colby/jack cheese too! Ranch dip is really good with them as well.


List of Ingredients




•12 pieces string cheese
•12 egg roll wrappers
•Oil for deep-fat frying
•Marinara or spaghetti sauce

Egg wash & italian bread crumbs

Recipe



•Place a piece of string cheese near the bottom corner of one egg roll wrapper (keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use). Fold bottom corner over cheese. Roll up halfway; fold sides toward center over cheese. Moisten remaining corner with water; roll up tightly to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and cheese. lightly bush wrapped cheese with an egg wash and roll in italian bread crumbs (enhancement from origional recipe).
• In an electric skillet, heat 1/2 in. of oil to 375°.
•Fry sticks, a few at a time, for 30-60 seconds on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Serve with marinara sauce. Yield: 1 dozen.Nutritional Facts 1 mozzarella stick (calculated without marinara sauce) equals 241 calories, 14 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 23 mg cholesterol, 423 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 10 g protein.

Originally published as Mozzarella Sticks in Simple & Delicious September/October 2009, p47