Easy Cheese Sticks

Prep

10

min
Total

1

hr

25

min
Servings

30

Make this appetizer favorite at home! The crispy, golden brown outside holds rich, gooey melted cheese.

Ingredients

1

lb Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Swiss or mozzarella cheese, cut into 3×1/2-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.

Recipe Tips

tip 1

Take a dip! Serve cheese sticks with salsa, spaghetti or pizza sauces–they’re perfect for dipping.
tip 2

Freezing the cheese first allows the outside to get crispy before the cheese starts to melt.

Nutrition

110 Calories, 9g Total Fat, 4g Protein, 3g Total Carbohydrate, 0g Sugars

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.