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pepper jack cheese sticks

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Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
@ClubFoody
Surrey South, BC

Crispy and chewy with a little heat, this is a flavorful twist on an old favorite... great finger food for any party!

yield 18 sticks
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For pepper jack cheese sticks

  • 2 c
    unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 4 lg
    free-run eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 1/2 c
    fine bread crumbs
  • 1 Tbsp
    italian seasoning
  • 1 lb
    pepper jack cheese, cut into 3 1/2 long x 1/2-inch square
  • canola oil for frying, as needed

How To Make pepper jack cheese sticks

  • 1
    In a bowl, combine flour and cayenne pepper; whisk to blend and set aside.
  • 2
    Prep two shallow bowls; one with beaten eggs and the other one with bread crumbs. Add Italian seasoning to the bread crumbs and stir.
  • 3
    Working in batches of 6, place cheese sticks in the flour mixture, close bag and shake to coat. Taking one at a time, dip a cheese stick in eggs and then bread crumb mixture; repeat once again. Place breaded stick on a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat or wax paper. When sticks are all coated, transfer them to the freezer for 30 minutes.
  • 4
    In a frying pan, heat oil to 350-365ºF. Take sticks directly out of the freezer and fry them in batches making sure to not overcrowd the pan. Using a stainless steel strainer, gently move them around to fry evenly. When golden brown, transfer cheese sticks to a wire rack sitting over a baking sheet lined with paper towels; let them sit for 5 minutes before serving. Makes 18 sticks
  • 5
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