Homemade Cheese Sticks - Take Two Tapas
Homemade Cheese Sticks - Take Two Tapas
Ingredients
1 package (16 oz) string cheese
2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 large egg
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
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Oil for frying
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Instructions
1. Add about 2 inches of oil to heavy skillet and heat to 350 degrees F
2. Add breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to shallow bowl or plate and mix with fork
3. In another shallow bowl or plate, add flour
4. In a small bowl whisk together egg, salt, pepper and buttermilk, then add to shallow bowl or plate
5. Dip cheese stick into flour, then into the egg mixture, then into the Panko crumbs. Press crumbs into cheese gently.
Repeat for double coating.
6. Freeze for 30 minutes.
7. Add the hot oil and cook for about 2 minutes or until golden brown, turning frequently.
8. Drain on paper towels and enjoy while still warm and gooey with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
String Cheese - Be sure to use string cheese and not snack cheese sticks. They will not melt the same.
Freeze - The cheese will hold it's shape and not over cook in the oil.
Coat completely - Really press the Panko crumbs on the sticks and fully coat. Holes means leaks!
Panko is best - But regular bread crumbs are good. Just be sure to season them. Try cracker crumbs, croutons, chips, and
even pretzels for coating.
Check Oil - You want your hot oil to be 350F-365F. Anything higher and they will burn too quickly. Use a frying
thermometer.
Buttermilk - Buttermilk adds a little extra flavor but regular milk will work too.
Make Ahead - Make a big batch and keep in the freezer. You need to freeze them anyway so why not have them ready to
go?
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 109 Total Fat: 3g Saturated Fat: 1g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 14mg Sodium: 177mg Carbohydrates: 17g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 2g Protein: 4g
This nutrition information was generated via a third party, Nutritionix, and can not be held liable for any
discrepancies in the information provided.
© Jennifer Stewart
Cuisine: American / Category: Easy Finger Foods
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