Best Pretzel Pepper Jack Cheese Sticks Recipes

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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound block pepper Jack cheese
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups crushed cornflakes
Oil for deep-fat frying
Salsa and guacamole

Steps:

Cut cheese into 2-3/4x1/2-in. sticks. Place the flour, eggs and cornflakes in three separate shallow bowls. Coat cheese sticks with flour; dip in egg, then roll in cornflakes until well coated. Let stand for 5 minutes., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Cook cheese sticks in batches for 30 seconds or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Let stand for 3-5 minutes. Serve with salsa and guacamole.

Nutrition Facts :

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Provided by Francine Lizotte

Time 16m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 c unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
4 large 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

Steps:

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
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Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories Cheese

Time 35m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb monterey jack pepper cheese
3 cups flour
3 eggs, beaten
3 cups crushed corn flakes
oil, for deep-fat frying
salsa, if desired
guacamole, if desired

Steps:

Cut cheese into 2 3/4-inch by 1/2-inch sticks.
Place flour, eggs and cornflakes in three separate shallow bowls. Coat cheese sticks with flour, dip in egg, then roll in cornflakes until well coated. Let stand for 5 minutes.
In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375 degrees. Cook cheese sticks in batches for 30 seconds or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Let stand for 3-5 minutes. Serve with salsa and guacamole, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.4, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 34.6, Sodium 108.5, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.4, Protein 5.8