SPICY PEPPER JACK CHEESE STICKS

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Crispy and chewy with a little heat, this is a flavorful twist on an old favorite... great finger food for any party! VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_44zC89fxxQ

Provided by CLUBFOODY

Categories     Cheese

Time 16m

Yield 18 sticks

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 1/2 cups fine breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 lb monterey jack pepper cheese, cut into 3 1/2 long x 1/2-inch square
1 cup canola oil (for frying, or as needed)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour and cayenne pepper; whisk to blend and set aside.
  • Prep two shallow bowls; one with beaten eggs and the other one with bread crumbs. Add Italian seasoning to the bread crumbs and stir.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.1, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 63.8, Sodium 261.2, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.1, Protein 11

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