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Easy Cheese Sticks

Make this appetizer favorite at home! The crispy, golden brown outside holds rich, gooey melted cheese.
Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 1 hour 25 min
Makes: 30 appetizers
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1lb Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Swiss or mozzarella cheese, cut into 3x1/2-inch sticks
Vegetable oil
1cup Original Bisquick® mix
1teaspoon paprika
1/2cup milk
1egg
Marinara sauce, if desired
1.Place cheese sticks on tray; freeze at least 1 hour.
2.Heat 2 inches of oil to 375ºF in large heavy saucapan or follow manufacturer's direction on deep fryer. Beat Bisquick mix, paprika, milk and egg until smooth. Dip cheese, 1 stick at a time, into batter, covering cheese completely.
3.Fry 8 to 10 sticks at a time 1 to 2 minutes, turning carefully, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with marinara sauce.
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Take a dip! Serve cheese sticks with salsa, spaghetti or pizza sauces--they’re perfect for dipping.
Success
Freezing the cheese first allows the outside to get crispy before the cheese starts to melt.

Nutrition Information:

1 Appetizer: Calories 110 (Calories from Fat 80); Total Fat 9g (Saturated Fat 3 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 20mg; Sodium 135mg; Total Carbohydrate 3g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g); Protein 4Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 10%; Iron 0Exchanges: 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 0 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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