Fried Cheese Sticks - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (8 oz.) pkg. Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. ground red pepper
4 eggs, beaten
1 c. fine dry bread crumbs
vegetable oil
salsa or other sauce

Preparation

Cut cheese crosswise into 3/4-inch slices.
Lay slices flat and cut in half lengthwise.
Combine flour and red pepper; stir well. Dip cheese sticks in beaten eggs.
Dredge in flour mixture.
Dip coated cheese in egg again; dredge in breadcrumbs, pressing firmly so that crumbs adhere.
Place cheese sticks on a wax paper lined baking sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
Fry in deep hot oil (375\u00b0) until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with favorite sauce.
(Mozzarella, Swiss or plain Monterey Jack cheese may also be used.)