Fried Cheese Sticks With Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp butter or 1 tbsp margarine
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup mushroom, finely chopped
1/2 tsp dried oregano, crushed
1/2 tsp dried basil, crushed
1 cup flour
1 cup fine dry breadcrumb
1 cup wheat germ
1/2 tsp ground red pepper
1 lb cheese, well chilled (cheese suggestions, swiss , monterey jack , mozzarella , muenster , cheddar , fontina , gouda , edam , havar)
2 beaten eggs
cooking oil (for deep-fat frying )

Directions:

Melt butter in a small saucepan.
Stir in tomato sauce, mushrooms, oregano and basil.
Bring to boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cover and keep warm while frying cheese.
Combine bread crumbs, wheat germ and red pepper in a small bowl.
Cut cheese into 2x1/2x1/2-inch sticks or 1 inch cubes.
Dip each piece of cheese in eggs, then into the flour and then the crumbs to coat well; repeat one more time to ensure even coating.
Heat 1 1/2 inches of oil to 375 degrees.
Fry a few cheese pieces at a time for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until golden on all sides. (do not overcook or you will have a melted mess).
Drain well on paper towels.
Serve warm with tomato sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	860.51 Kcal (3603 kJ)
Calories from fat	421.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	46.85g	72%
Cholesterol	183.57mg	61%
Sodium	2181.49mg	91%
Potassium	627.65mg	13%
Total Carbs	70.72g	24%
Sugars	6.62g	26%
Dietary Fiber	8.79g	35%
Protein	40.73g	81%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	2%
Iron	5.4mg	30%
Calcium	897.6mg	90%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	284.55 Kcal (1191 kJ)
Calories from fat	139.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.49g	72%
Cholesterol	60.7mg	61%
Sodium	721.36mg	91%
Potassium	207.55mg	13%
Total Carbs	23.39g	24%
Sugars	2.19g	26%
Dietary Fiber	2.91g	35%
Protein	13.47g	81%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	2%
Iron	1.8mg	30%
Calcium	296.8mg	90%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

20.3

Points
23

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
good source of fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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