Fried Cheese Sticks With Tomato Sauce |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Great appetizer for any party. Your guests will love these tasty cheese sticks. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine |
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce |
1/2 cup mushroom, finely chopped |
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed |
1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed |
1 cup flour |
1 cup fine dry breadcrumb |
1 cup wheat germ |
1/2 teaspoon 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:
1. Melt butter in a small saucepan.
2. Stir in tomato sauce, mushrooms, oregano and basil.
3. Bring to boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Cover and keep warm while frying cheese.
6. Combine bread crumbs, wheat germ and red pepper in a small bowl.
7. Cut cheese into 2x1/2x1/2-inch sticks or 1 inch cubes.
8. 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.
9. Heat 1 1/2 inches of oil to 375 degrees.
10. 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).
11. Drain well on paper towels.
12. Serve warm with tomato sauce.
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