Easy Cheese Sticks

  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 1 hr 25 min
  • Servings 30

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Swiss or mozzarella cheese, cut into 3x1/2-inch sticks
  • Vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • Marinara sauce, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    Place cheese sticks on tray; freeze at least 1 hour.
  • 2
    Heat 2 inches of oil to 375°F 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.

  • Take a dip! Serve cheese sticks with salsa, spaghetti or pizza sauces--they’re perfect for dipping.
  • Freezing the cheese first allows the outside to get crispy before the cheese starts to melt.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Appetizer
Calories
110
Calories from Fat
80
Total Fat
9g
14%
Saturated Fat
3 1/2g
18%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
20mg
7%
Sodium
135mg
6%
Potassium
25mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
3g
1%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
0g
Protein
4g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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